A Production Plant Manager directs work and resources needed for a manufacturing production process. Plans and manages production work that meets cost, quality and quantity specifications for a company or project.
Waunakee, WI Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Manufacturing management Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Machine operation Team leadership Machine troubleshooting Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing facility experience Task prioritization Managing food or beverage production teams Production troubleshooting Full Job Description
ASAHI BEER USA
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OCTOPI BREWING PACKAGING LINE MANAGER
Where Leadership Meets the Packaging Floor Full-Time
ABOUT ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING
Founded in 2014 as a Wisconsin contract brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and sodas for clients nationwide. In 2024, Asahi — brewers of Asahi Super Dry — acquired Octopi, making us the U.S. production home of Super Dry. Today, our 250+ person team of beverage industry pros keeps that same local, quality-first spirit alive at a state-of-the-art facility. Our Packaging team keeps every can, bottle, and case moving efficiently and safely around the clock — and the Packaging Line Manager owns that operation, reporting directly to the Director of Packaging.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're looking for a Packaging Line Manager to lead a 24-hour packaging operation — owning safety, quality, efficiency, and team development across all shifts, and working cross-functionally with Brewing, Lab, Maintenance, and Warehouse to keep everything running smoothly.
WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE GREAT
Real ownership over a 24-hour operation — not just one shift, the whole picture High cross-functional visibility, working directly with Brewing, Lab, Maintenance, Warehouse, and QA Room to drive real change — root cause analysis, process optimization, and training systems you help build
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead and develop a 24-hour packaging team, coaching, training, and holding the team accountable to safety, quality, and efficiency goals Plan and oversee daily packaging operations, keeping production aligned with schedules and specs Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate maintenance to keep lines running reliably Own root cause analysis and data-driven process improvement across packaging lines Build and maintain training systems, SOPs, and competency tracking across all roles and shifts Ensure GMP, GDP, OSHA, and safety compliance through regular inspections and audits Partner with QA on product specs and quality, and represent Packaging in cross-departmental planning
WHAT YOU BRING
Must-haves:
Comprehensive understanding of machine operation, troubleshooting, and safety in a manufacturing environment At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role within manufacturing operations Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment Able to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed
Nice-to-haves:
Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred), or equivalent experience Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing sector Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and Lean Manufacturing principles
BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical, dental, and vision coverage — effective the 1st of the month after 30 days Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with company match — 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2% 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you're here 9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday) A free beer after shift, because you earned it
