Scaling Operations for a Brewing & Packaging Plant

Quick Facts

Industry: Brewing & Packaging
Service Type: Temporary or Temp-to-hire Staffing, On-site Workforce Management
Timeline: 6 months
Geography: Rural Minnesota
Specializations: Brewing & Packaging

Doherty Staffing Solutions (Doherty) offers a wide range of customizable employment solutions to meet each company’s hiring needs, whether it’s helping with large-volume temporary staffing, payrolling your contingent workforce, or finding the right professional to complete your team. We work alongside human resources managers, leadership team members, and other hiring professionals within your organization to ensure an efficient and timely process.

This workforce success story highlights how Doherty successfully utilized our employment expertise to quickly provide temporary workers and on-site support for a high-volume brewing and packaging facility in rural Minnesota.

Company Overview

A leading brewing and packaging plant undertaking a major, long-term repackaging initiative faced the need to rapidly scale its workforce while maintaining smooth daily operations. The project required the launch of two new production lines, each running 24/7, to meet aggressive repackaging targets set by their end client. To achieve this, the organization needed a staffing partner with deep experience in high-volume manufacturing-focused workforce solutions, and the flexibility to adjust staffing levels during seasonal fluctuations without jeopardizing full-time roles.

Hiring Challenges

The expansion required adding 100 employees within six months and developing a staffing and scheduling model to support continuous production. Key challenges included completing a comprehensive wage analysis to stay competitive, designing shift plans and hour structures for two new 24/7 lines, and maintaining the flexibility to scale staffing during seasonal fluctuations. The team also needed to meet demanding repackaging goals without disrupting existing plant operations and ensure the ability to expand rapidly without risking future layoffs. Ultimately, the client required a workforce solution that could be deployed quickly, remain stable over the long term, and minimize operational disruption.

Workforce Solutions

Doherty rose to the challenge with a tailored workforce management program designed to support continuous production and rapid scaling. Dedicated on-site program management provided direct oversight of staffing, scheduling, and day‑to‑day performance, ensuring strong alignment with plant operations. To maintain productivity across all shifts, Doherty deployed shift assistants who offered real‑time support on the production floor, addressing workforce needs and keeping both new lines running smoothly. Complementing the on‑site team, Doherty leveraged its regional offices for high‑volume recruiting, streamlined onboarding, and full compliance support, ensuring a consistent pipeline of qualified workers ready for deployment. Together, these integrated solutions enabled the plant to launch two new production lines and maintain efficient 24/7 coverage throughout the project.

Key Results

Doherty’s workforce program delivered strong operational outcomes for this brewing and packaging plant, enabling the client to meet all repackaging targets on time while maintaining high quality standards across both new production lines. The flexible staffing model allowed the plant to scale headcount during seasonal demand shifts without affecting full-time employees, preserving stability while supporting continuous 24/7 operations. Additionally, the adoption of Doherty’s contract-to-hire program provided lasting value by allowing the client to assess talent before making permanent hires, reducing risk and strengthening overall workforce quality. Together, these results ensured the plant could operate at full capacity, remain agile during peak periods, and build a more reliable long-term talent pipeline.

Summary

As illustrated in this workforce success story, Doherty is familiar with the challenges of supporting high-volume brewing & packaging facilities during seasonal ramps and knows how to apply our 45 years of employment expertise to craft contingent labor and on-site staffing solutions that can work for your business.

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