Weekend Packaging Assistant Manager

Who We Are

Born in a humble shed on the back‑forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other – founded by two brothers‑in‑law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied.

• Keep strong leadership presence on production lines during packaging runs, machine changeovers, and sanitation
• Enforce all safety policies, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Collaborate with Safety Coordinator and other production managers on equipment operation, safety, and verification that all safety documentation and training are completed accurately and timely
• Investigate and report all accidents/injuries, near misses, and safety concerns
• Advise leadership on safety compliance concerns and required preventative actions
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment through production runs by delegating responsibility for cleanliness and ensuring plant security
• Supervise packaging lines to ensure production goals are met in a timely fashion and according to all quality standards and parameters.
• Identify performance problems on the packaging lines and notify management and maintenance as needed for repairs
• Work with production management team to create and implement packaging and personnel schedules
• Implement and maintain training programs for new hires
• Collaborate with supporting departments to optimize process performance
• Knowledgeable on all packaging equipment operations
• Fill in for absent team members when needed
• Keep SOP’s updated for all packaging lines and processes
• Maintain organization of department records
• Manage updated production orders and finish packaging within Business Central/Other software programs
• Assist in the procurement of production materials
• Serve as the point of contact for packaging reworks, recalls, and holds
• Review, consolidate, and analyze monthly packaging stats through Vorne records
• Be a resource for all areas of packaging, sanitation, quality, and maintenance fields
• Fulfill responsibilities of Packaging Production Manager and Director of Packaging Operations are absent
• Special projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

• Motivate staff to pursue continuous improvement, efficiency, and cost savings initiatives
• Work alongside operators to continuously monitor performance
• Assist with packaging personnel schedules, timecards, reviews, hiring and HR documentation
• Promote cross training of all staff to help improve overall team proficiency
• Provide mentoring and coaching to operators at all levels
• Identify personnel performance and keep management informed with progress
• Assist with daily safety checks along with tracking training progress and completions.
• Communicate production and personnel progress daily
• Maintain presence in packing areas to maintain professional employee relations