Bodriggy's home in Abbotsford is both one of Melbourne's most impressive venues and a full-scale production brewery that keeps the tins and kegs flowing.
If you'd like to join the production crew, they're hiring a packaging manager.
Job Description: Packaging Manager
Full-time
Salary based on experience
Bodriggy Brewing Company are looking for a Packaging Manager to lead the packaging department of our production brewery in Abbotsford. You will be responsible for leading the packaging team on our CODI canning line and M+F Technik keg washer/filler while adhering to strict quality and safety standards. A successful candidate will be able to juggle multiple priorities, keep the lines of communication open, and manage a functional team with a safety and quality first mentality, as well as lead by example, be organized, practice sanitary packaging procedures, carry out preventive maintenance, follow quality control protocols, have a strong mechanical aptitude and be an exceptional problem solver.
Responsibilities
Planning/Scheduling
- Work with the head brewer and general manager to coordinate packaging schedules
- Coordinate casual staff for packaging assistance
- Review efficiency and consistency of packaging operations and be proactive about developing and implementing improvements
Packaging
- Inventory management and procurement of all packaging materials
- Operate, troubleshoot and maintain all packaging equipment
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of all equipment
- Manage, train and hold accountable packaging team members with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency
- Improve production efficiencies and yields
- Minimise downtime on packaging equipment by implementing continuous improvement, preventive maintenance and problem solving
- Develop and maintain SOPs for safety, CIP and packaging operations
- Ensure all record keeping, SOPs and logs are clear and up to date
- Work closely with cellar and brewing operations to ensure smooth product flow and the timely completion of the packaging schedule
Other
- Record monthly inventory of all packaging materials
- Provide support to warehouse/cellar/brewing departments as needed
- Create and implement a maintenance plan for all packaging related equipment
- Occasional evening and weekend work
- Represent Bodriggy at beer events through the year
Qualifications
- 2+ years beer packaging or packaging in a related industry
- Experience with a canning-line is required, preferably a CODI
- Forklift license and experience driving a forklift
- Knowledge of the fermentation process and a passion for the science of brewing
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in hot, cold and wet environments
- Good spatial awareness (we get a lot done in quite a tight space!)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to recognize visual and audible cues signaling machinery performance issues
- Ability to delegate, lead the packaging crew by example and make difficult decisions when necessary
- Provide positive leadership throughout the organization and ensure staff develops to their full potential
- Ability to lift 20+kgs regularly
- Proficient in Google Drive, Google Suite and Excel
If your skill set is in line with the requirements listed above and you're looking to join a brewery team that’s not comprising on standards please email your application letter and resume to Tristan@bodriggy.beer.
