Packaging Supervisor Job at HR One, Utica, NY

  • HR One
  • Utica, NY

Job Description

FX Matt Brewery is a fast-paced, SQF-certified craft brewery producing its own family of brands alongside a diverse contract production portfolio. We are seeking a hands-on Packaging Supervisor to lead a skilled team of production, sanitation, and maintenance employees. This is a frontline leadership role with direct accountability for line efficiency, labor utilization, cost control, quality, and safety across all packaging operations — on every shift, every run.

Lead packaging operations with a relentless focus on efficiency, loss control, and schedule execution — while building a high-performance team culture grounded in safety, quality, and continuous improvement in an SQF-certified environment.

Operations & Schedule Execution

• Drive execution of the daily and weekly production schedule across all packaging lines

• Continuously monitor line performance; identify and resolve bottlenecks, downtime, and throughput issues in real time

• Lead daily shift meetings to align the team on priorities, safety topics, and production targets

• Coordinate with maintenance staff to minimize unplanned downtime and support preventive maintenance execution

Efficiency, Labor & Loss Control

• Track and optimize labor utilization across shifts; adjust staffing to match production demand and reduce overtime costs

• Monitor and reduce material loss and waste on packaging lines; investigate root causes and implement corrective actions

• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify efficiency gaps and drive measurable improvements

• Report production results and variance explanations to brewery leadership on a timely basis

SOP Development & Quality/Safety Compliance

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a robust SOP program for all packaging and sanitation operations

• Ensure all operations comply with SQF certification standards, HACCP requirements, and internal quality protocols

• Champion safety programs and OSHA compliance; enforce safe work practices across all shifts

• Facilitate two-way communication between packaging employees and brewery leadership; promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

• Support ongoing process improvement initiatives and drive a positive, change-ready team culture

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience in food and beverage or CPG manufacturing

• Demonstrated leadership in a high-speed, high-volume packaging or production environment

• Proven ability to manage labor efficiency, control costs, and drive line performance improvements

• Experience developing and implementing SOPs in a regulated manufacturing setting

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization

• Detail-oriented with flexibility to work extended or off-shift hours as business demands require

• Positive attitude and track record as a champion of change in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• OSHA 10-Hour certification and/or HACCP certification a plus

• Experience in a brewery, winery, or beverage alcohol manufacturing environment a plus

• Familiarity with SQF or other GFSI food safety certification standards a plus

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 DOE

Requirements

SCHEDULE:

Schedule: Full-Time • Flexible/extended hours as business demands require.

Benefits

Benefits include: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance • Life & Disability Insurance • 401(k) with Match • FSA • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

FX Matt Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital or family status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local law.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, All shifts, Flexible hours, Shift work

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