Process Lead - Brewing

Requisition ID: 37511 

 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!   

     

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.  

  

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.  

  

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.  

   

   

   

Crafted Highlights:     

 

In the role of Process Lead-Brewing, working in Elkton, VA you will drive performance and continuous improvement in a designated brewery area, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This role applies Molson Coors’ WCSC principles and best practices to monitor systems like PPCCS, optimize processes, and improve reliability. 

 

Working closely with brewery leadership and cross-functional teams, the Process Lead develops team members’ technical and leadership skills, fostering accountability and sound decision-making. Responsibilities include mastering process control through data analysis, loss elimination, and asset optimization. 

 

The role maintains data integrity, supports brew line performance, and executes plans such as DDS, WDS, and 90-day initiatives. Compliance with Molson Coors policies and quality systems (SQF, HACCP, GMP) is essential to uphold product safety and quality. 

   

This position reports to the Sr Mgr Operations - Brewing.  

   

 

What You’ll Be Brewing:   

• Manages operational and process control within the assigned area to ensure efficiency and consistency.  

• Oversees asset care and maintenance for all equipment in the area of responsibility.  

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives and leads problem-solving activities to maximize efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.  

• Supports team performance and career development, fostering a culture of engagement while monitoring operational productivity.  

• Leads and coordinates safety efforts, ensuring compliance with GMP and maintaining a safe work environment.  

• Ensures adherence to Molson Coors quality standards, including hygiene and analytical requirements. 

   

   

   

Key Ingredients:   

 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in brewing, technology, biology, microbiology, food science, or related field and/or 2+ years of relevant experience. 

• Certificate in brewing science (Siebels or IBD) preferred.  

• Deep understanding of brewery operations and interdependencies across Brewing, Packaging, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance for product flow and scheduling.  

• Expertise in brewing processes, including raw material handling, fermentation, yeast management, filtration, and blending.  

• Understands and is able to apply the Molson Coors World Class Supply Chain principles.  

• Strong analytical skills to identify trends, manage risks, and control costs; adept at using MCMS for data tracking and traceability.  

• Technical knowledge of SAP and maintenance systems, with troubleshooting skills and familiarity with RCM and CBM practices to maximize equipment reliability.  

• Leadership capability to manage diverse teams, set priorities, and adapt to changing production needs