HOMES

Food & Beverages

PackagingLead

$0–0k Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Packaging Lead at HOMES. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, attention to detail, consistency, mindset geared toward improvement. Set up, operate, and break down canning and bottling lines. Execute smooth changeovers and ensure materials are staged and ready”

What You'll Achieve.

maintain quality and efficiency; ensure all product meets standards; minimize downtime; reduce product loss

Industry & Context.

Food & Beverages
Problems you'll solve

Identify and resolve mechanical and process issues during runs to minimize downtime; stay calm, focused, and solution-oriented under pressure

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Set up, operate, and break down canning and bottling lines, Execute smooth changeovers and ensure materials are staged and ready, Monitor runs and make real-time adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency, Coordinate closely with the cellar team to keep product flowing, Perform or oversee routine QC checks (fill weights, seams, DO, carbonation, visual quality), Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all product meets standards, Take ownership of the final product - nothing leaves the line that shouldn’t, Identify and resolve mechanical and process issues during runs to minimize downtime, Perform basic maintenance and escalate larger issues as needed, Continuously look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce product loss, Support packout and help keep the line running smoothly, Maintain a clean, organized workspace throughout and after runs, Step in wherever needed - we operate as a team, Accurately track packaging materials and communicate inventory needs, Record finished goods volumes and maintain accurate production data

Nice to Have

Experience in packaging, manufacturing, or brewing is preferred

What You'll Do.

and break down canning and bottling lines

Execute smooth changeovers and ensure materials are staged and ready

Monitor runs and make real-time adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency

Coordinate closely with the cellar team to keep product flowing

Perform or oversee routine QC checks (fill weights

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all product meets standards

Take ownership of the final product - nothing leaves the line that shouldn’t

Identify and resolve mechanical and process issues during runs to minimize downtime

Perform basic maintenance and escalate larger issues as needed

Continuously look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce product loss

Support packout and help keep the line running smoothly

organized workspace throughout and after runs

Step in wherever needed - we operate as a team

Accurately track packaging materials and communicate inventory needs

Record finished goods volumes and maintain accurate production data

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate closely with the cellar team to keep product flowing; Support packout and help keep the line running smoothly; Step in wherever needed - we operate as a team

Full Job Description

This role is about more than running a packaging line - it’s about taking ownership of the final product and supporting the team that brings it to life. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing things the right way, stays steady under pressure, and looks for ways to make the whole operation better - not just their piece of it. You don’t need to know every piece of equipment on day one. We can teach the systems. What matters most is how you think - attention to detail, consistency, and a mindset geared toward improvement. If you enjoy dialing in systems, catching small details others miss, and making things run better over time - you’ll do well here. **Requirements** Packaging Operations * Set up, operate, and break down canning and bottling lines * Execute smooth changeovers and ensure materials are staged and ready * Monitor runs and make real-time adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency * Coordinate closely with the cellar team to keep product flowing Quality & Standards * Perform or oversee routine QC checks (fill weights, seams, DO, carbonation, visual quality) * Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all product meets standards * Take ownership of the final product - nothing leaves the line that shouldn’t Troubleshooting & Improvement * Identify and resolve mechanical and process issues during runs to minimize downtime * Perform basic maintenance and escalate larger issues as needed * Continuously look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce product loss Team & Workflow * Support packout and help keep the line running smoothly * Maintain a clean, organized workspace throughout and after runs * Step in wherever needed - we operate as a team Inventory & Tracking * Accurately tTrack packaging materials and communicate inventory needs * Record finished goods volumes and maintain accurate production data What Sets You Apart * You’re detail-oriented and take pride in doing things right * You naturally look for ways to improve systems and proces

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