Join a dynamic team working to innovate and scale a celebrated Brewery and Beverage manufacturer with decades of experience, an entrepreneurial spirit and heaps of passion.

Job Title: Production Manager

Department: Brewery Operations - Packaging

Reports To: Director of Brewery Operations

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Location: Hood River, OR

About us:

Founded in 1987 in the heart of downtown Hood River, Oregon, Full Sail Brewing Company was an early pioneer in the craft brewing scene. With over 35 years of brewing and beverage manufacturing experience, we have earned over 300 awards and accolades including more than 200 gold medals. Our commitment to quality and innovation has enabled us to stay ahead of the curve and lead the way in the ever-evolving beverage industry. We have nearly two decades of experience working with local, regional, and multinational brands to help bring the finest quality beverages to the market. As an independent brewery and beverage manufacturer, we are proud of our rich history of sustainability and innovation, and our deep roots in the local community.

About the position:

As Production Manager, you will lead the Company's largest operations team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the daily performance of the department enables the company to meet Production plans and customer commitments with a high degree of quality and efficiency. As an experienced people manager, you will build accountable, successful teams and foster a team environment that celebrates results, prioritizes safety and supports growth and learning. In this position you will partner across the organization, engage with all levels of management and participate in strategic initiatives.

This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment who is willing to roll up their sleeves and support all aspects of the business. You will succeed in this role if you are a skilled people leader and a big-picture thinker who can distill plans and strategic initiatives into actionable workflows and tactile processes to lead teams to deliver results and drive scalable growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directly manage Packaging Shift Supervisors and oversee all packaging staff and operations.

• Lead the Packaging department to execute production plans for a variety of products while maintaining a high degree of efficiency, safety and quality.

• Develop a deep knowledge of Packaging operations and capabilities, collaborate closely with the Sales and Operations Planning departments to inform production scheduling, planning, staffing and preventative maintenance programming.

• Develop and implement lean manufacturing practices and foster a lean manufacturing mindset among the packaging team.

• Utilize productivity, safety, quality and cost KPIs and data to evaluate department performance, communicate across departments and identify improvement opportunities.

• Partner with others to continuously improve the Company’s operations through evaluation of employee onboarding, training, operator proficiency, procedures/SOPs, processes, preventative maintenance, change over, CIP/cleaning, capital projects etc.

• Ensure daily Work order, CIP, inventory, training, production metrics and exceptions are recorded in production systems (ERP and Excel) and communicated clearly.

• Manage facility and team to exceed regulatory and certification requirements.

• Develop a team-oriented work environment of accountability, performance, learning and fun while helping team members grow in their knowledge and skillsets.

• Ensure company and safety policy adherence. Support and coach Shift Supervisor in personnel matters and employee development.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years of team supervisory and management experience.

• 5+ years of related, progressive experience in beverage, food or other consumer packaged goods manufacturing with operating competency in related equipment (depalletization, case packaging, filling, seaming, etc.)

• Experience implementing and/or executing lean manufacturing initiatives, preventative maintenance programs and Capex expansion projects.

• Knowledgeable of OSHA equipment and workplace training, certifications and injury prevention protocols.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.) ERP/MES experience is a plus.

• Self-starter with ability to prioritize effectively, juggle multiple projects and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective and persuasive communicator with great team presence.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related, or commensurate level of additional work experience in an Operations Management role.

What we offer:

• 85% Employer-paid Medical and Dental benefits. Excellent plan offerings.

• 401k with company match.

• Employer paid Accident, Disability and Life Insurance.

• Company Paid Time Off- 140 hours annually, approx. 3.5 weeks

• Company Paid Holidays- currently 7 annual paid holidays.

• Free case of beer twice a month.

• Food discounts in the Full Sail Pub for employees and their guests.