Manager, Packaging

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Oversees the entire beverage manufacturing process, ensuring efficient and high-quality production. This role involves managing staff, maintaining quality control, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards. They also manage budgets, optimize resources, and collaborate with other departments to meet production goals. 

BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

● PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company

● A cell phone stipend

● Annual discretionary bonus

● 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

LOCATION: The position is based on-site at DrinkPAK's facility in Santa Clarita, California.

TYPE: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the packaging operations including planning, scheduling, staffing, and performance. 

• Ensure packaging lines run efficiently, safely, and within budget while meeting quality standards. 

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for packaging activities. 

• Monitor and develop action plans for key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, downtime, and yield. 

• Collaborate with production, quality, logistics, maintenance, and supply chain teams to streamline operations. 

• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. 

• Develops and leads a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, investing in employee growth, and driving performance through structured coaching and development plans. 

• Owns team capability and succession planning by partnering with cross-functional leaders to align talent development, training strategy, and long-term workforce needs with business objectives. 

• Train, coach, and evaluate packaging team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and yield improving initiatives. 

• Participate in new product launches, ensuring successful new product launches. 

• Manage staffing, attendance, and other disciplinary processes as it relates to the packaging operation 

• Drive world class sanitation and equipment cleaning practices for packaging areas.  

• Implement and enforce quality control measures to meet product specifications and compliance standards. 

• Collaborate with the Quality team to address any quality deviations or concerns. 

• Lead root cause analysis to identify and eliminate issues within the batching operation 

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• At least 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment.  

• At least 2 years in a leadership role. 

• Strong knowledge of packaging machinery, automation, and production flow. 

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. 

• Proficient in using manufacturing software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. 

OUR VALUES 

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization. 

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently. 

• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach. 

• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK. 

ABOUT DRINKPAK 

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.  

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  

• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit. 

BASE SALARY COMPENSATION RANGE:  $115k- $130k