Packaging Lead; second shift - Hopewell Brewing
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
Brewbound
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Packaging Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Packaging Lead (second shift)
The Hopewell Brewing Company
The Hopewell Brewing Company is in need of an experienced craft beverage packaging professional. This position will work closely with the entire brewery production team and will report to the Head Brewer. Primary responsibilities are related to personnel scheduling and management, schedule execution, operational efficiency, equipment troubleshooting, and quality assurance. The person in this role will be expected to work the canning line alongside Hopewell’s packaging team.
The successful applicant will bring a mix of technical and mechanical skills along with a passion for craft beverage quality, efficiency and safety.
Primary Responsibilities- Oversee operations of Hopewell’s packaging line.
- Executing the packaging schedule.
- Lead the packaging team by example, embody a positive can‑do attitude.
- Strong understanding of the packaging equipment, in particular the CODI filler.
- Ensuring all packaging equipment is in good working order and kept up to date on preventative maintenance.
- Troubleshooting issues that may arise with a strong solutions‑oriented mindset.
- Working with the packaging team to constantly improve our packaging process to increase efficiency and the quality of the product.
- Executing existing processes, maintaining equipment, and meeting daily QA/QC standards.
- Training new hires in conjunction with the Head Brewer.
- 2+ years experience in production packaging setting. Craft beer experience preferred.
- Demonstrated mechanical experience, specifically in packaging.
- Strong demonstrated leadership and communication skills required. Experience in a training role desired.
- Strong organizational, problem solving, multitasking, and mechanical skills required.
- MS Office and general computing skills required. Ability to work and communicate effectively with other departments to meet production needs.
- Alignment with Hopewell’s values and ability to adhere to the company code of conduct.
- Salary Range: $58,000-$64,000. Salary is determined by the candidate’s demonstrated technical skill and related experience.
- Medical, vision and dental benefits. Retirement matching plan and life insurance.
- Total of 20 days of Paid Time Off (15 Vacation and 5 Sick) and Parental Leave Policy.
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