Packaging Technical Specialist

Overview

About Asahi Beer USA: Asahi Beer USA is a premium beverage business headquartered in the U.S., with a focus on building and expanding a portfolio of super premium brands including Asahi Super Dry and Twisted Shotz. As part of Asahi Europe & International, the global arm of Asahi Group Holdings, the U.S. team plays a strategic role in shaping the future of Asahi’s international portfolio through consumer-led innovation and agile market execution.

With access to global brands, insights, and capabilities, and supported by Octopi Brewing—a leading production facility based in Wisconsin — Asahi Beer USA combines local agility with global scale to deliver high-quality, distinctive products to U.S. consumers and drive growth across the RTD and beer categories.

In the role of the Packaging Technical Specialist at Asahi Beer USA, you will be part of the Packaging Department. You will support and coach a 24-hour operation of 6 packaging processes. You will work closely with Packaging Engineer(s) as well as Packaging leadership to support and deliver both department and company goals.

• Your primary functions will be to support the Can, Bottle, Keg and Variety Pack processes across all shifts to drive performance and teamwork. This role will be responsible for helping identify and eliminate performance gaps and advance troubleshooting initiatives while collaborating with other departments.
• The technical specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support to the packaging department to ensure the successful execution of projects and the delivery of high-quality solutions to the Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-speed beverage manufacturing, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional results. Your main duties will be focused on driving out top losses, training and coaching, creating sustainable solutions, as well as working on larger projects that help eliminate equipment downtime, increase employee capabilities, address quality opportunities, and improve efficiencies.

• This is a 40 hour/week role and will require time on all shifts in order to ensure all packaging team members are consistently and fully trained, and aware of the current policies, practices and SOPs. Because of work across all shifts, there is not a requirement for a “home shift” but core hours will be 6am – 4pm. Adequate notice will be provided for sustained work on what may be considered “off” shifts.
• Off shift and weekend work is required as needed to train team members on all shifts on new processes or to support new equipment startup and/or production. Technical Specialists will be given adequate notice when needed to work off shift hours.

• Required Skills/Abilities:
  Thorough understanding of machine operation and safety requirements in manufacturing industry; time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; self-starter and ability to work independently on projects/processes; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks; ability to function well in a high-paced environment;
  
  proficient with Microsoft Office; proven troubleshooting/critical thinking ability; ability to train and coach employees on various topics/processes; familiarity with documenting processes and creation of accurate documenting.
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  2 years’ experience in high-speed manufacturing (beverage manufacturing preferred); clear understanding of LOTO safety programs; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently as well as within a team; strong maintenance aptitude and willingness to continue development; able to accurately read/follow written instructions and perform mathematical calculations; high school diploma or equivalent proven mechanical aptitude; strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

We are looking for energetic candidates to grow with us. As we complete our current expansion, we will increase the output of our state-of-the-art production and brewing facilities. Qualified individuals are detail-oriented, collaborative, growth-focused, and self-motivated. Our team is a community; we are open, informal and laid back, but also hard working and respectful of others. You should be as well.

Qualified and interested individuals should please submit their letter of intention and resume.

Compensation varies based on experience. Health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k and other extra perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment at Asahi Beer USA are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.