Packaging Manager

There's Always a Seat at Our Bar

The Lagunitas Brewing Company began on a kitchen stove in Northern California in 1993 and has always looked to the future - whether supporting local communities by turning beer into money for the cause, or fueling stories, songs, and experiences with our IPA. Wherever you go: Beer Speaks, People Mumble.

What You'll Get

• Benefits - Awesome family-friendly coverage for: medical, dental, vision, and parental leave
• Time off - Approx 33 days off in your first year (combo of vacay, holidays and personal days)
• Retirement - Up to 4% match on 401K plan
• BEER & Schwag - Four free cases Lagunitas beverages a month & 50% off food and merch
• Good Vibes - Employee happy hour, dog friendly campus, live music
• Gym Membership - Up to $50 monthly reimbursement for that beer belly (or at least to prevent it)
• Pet Insurance - Keep your dogs and cats covered!
• It's Friday, Ya'll - Have lunch on us! Get paid every other Friday, starting at: $131,120 - $147,510

The Gist

The Packaging Manager at Lagunitas oversees production planning and staffing across all packaging lines (bottling, kegging, canning), ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. This role fosters a safety-first culture, implements best practices to improve efficiency, and enforces quality controls meeting regulatory standards.

What You'll Do

Operations & Safety Management

• Ensure safety compliance; conduct audits and collaborate with EH&S on OSHA and company policies.
• Lead safety initiatives, participate in audits, meetings, and behavior-based safety program.
• Provide leadership with data-driven recommendations and oversee project planning, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage production goals around quality, labor costs, schedule adherence, efficiency, and order accuracy.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure product and packaging material quality.
• Maintain sanitation standards and develop KPIs with Plant Manager.
• Lead TPM activities including 5S, RCFA, Kaizens, and Autonomous Maintenance.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams; drive communication, hiring, training, and professional development.

Health & Safety Program

• Develop and enforce packaging safety policies and training.
• Coordinate safety initiatives across departments and follow up on action items.

Budget & Purchasing

• Participate in budget planning and manage departmental expenses for materials, labor, and maintenance.

What We're Lookin' For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing high-speed carbonated beverage packaging (beer preferred).
• Project management and ERP experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and OSHA regulations.
• Proven leadership in team building, coaching, and change management.

KeyRelationships

• Reports to Plant Manager.
• Collaborates with Operations Leadership including Quality, Safety, Maintenance, Brewing, Warehouse, and Production Planning.

Physical Stuff

• Ability to lift and move up to 55 lbs regularly, including cases, sacks, and kegs.
• Occasional travel to other sites and industry events.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Come as You Are

At Lagunitas, we welcome people (and dogs) from all walks of life. Anyone, regardless of their race, creed, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, marital status, or age, has a home here. Love, progress, and acceptance will always have a seat at our bar.