Senior Packaging Manager (Portland)

Title : Senior Packaging Manager

Industry : Beverage Manufacturing

Location : Greater Portland Area

Status : Full-time, Exempt

Were working with a renowned and growing brewery and beverage manufacturer with a strong legacy, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for quality. Theyre seeking a Senior Packaging Manager to lead their largest operations team and play a critical role in delivering high-performance results across safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and wants to be a key player in driving production excellence and operational growth.

What Youll Do

• Lead a high-performing packaging department and manage a team of supervisors and line staff
• Execute daily production plans across a variety of beverage products while ensuring quality and safety standards
• Monitor shift operations, review passdowns, and respond quickly to changes in production
• Troubleshoot and implement sustainable solutions using root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and help embed a lean mindset across the team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales & Ops Planning, Maintenance, and other departments
• Evaluate and improve onboarding, SOPs, preventative maintenance, changeovers, and capital projects
• Use data and KPIs to track productivity, quality, cost, and performance
• Ensure compliance with GMP and food safety standards, and support internal audits
• Build a positive, accountable team culture centered around development, performance, and fun

What Youll Bring

• 5+ years in beverage / CPG manufacturing with strong packaging line experience
• 35 years in a team supervisory or management role
• Familiarity with depalletizers, fillers, seamers, and case packers
• Experience executing or managing lean manufacturing practices and CapEx projects
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance in a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and ERP / MES systems
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or equivalent experience
• Strong communicator and hands-on leader with a passion for driving results

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k
• PTO and flexible paid holidays
• Employee discounts

If you're an experienced packaging operations leader ready to roll up your sleeves and help scale an iconic beverage company, we'd love to connect.