Associate Manager - Packing (Brewery)

Associate Manager - Packing (Brewery)

Location: Mysuru, Karnataka
Industry: Brewery / Beverage Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Associate Manager - Packing to lead packaging operations and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The role will be responsible for managing can line operations, manpower planning, production compliance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive daily packaging operations and ensure production plan adherence.
• Manage can line performance, efficiency, and productivity.
• Lead and develop a team of operators and contract workforce.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, GMP, and EHS standards.
• Monitor and improve OEE, line efficiency, and packaging losses.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and support breakdown management.
• Control packaging material and beer wastage.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence projects.
• Generate and review production reports and KPIs.
• Coordinate with Brewing, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Stores teams.

Candidate Profile

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10-12 years of experience in Packaging Operations within Brewery, Beverage, FMCG, or Process Manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of Can Line operations and packaging equipment.
• Hands-on experience in OEE, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience in SAP/ERP systems and production reporting.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in breweries such as Carlsberg, AB InBev, United Breweries, Heineken, or similar beverage manufacturing companies.
• Exposure to high-speed canning and packaging lines.

Key Skills

Packaging Operations | Can Line | Brewery Operations | OEE | TPM | SAP | Lean Manufacturing | GMP | Food Safety | Team Management | Production Planning | Continuous Improvement | EHS Compliance

Experience: 10-12 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing / Operations / Packaging Management