Operations Area Manager

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

 
SHIFT: Mid Shift: 10:00pm - 7:00am
 

COMPANY:  
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources, and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 
 

ROLE SUMMARY:

If you are interested in a hands-on, continuous improvement-oriented, fast-paced role in a world-class manufacturing environment then our Brewing Area Manager role is for you. In this role, . Attending daily meetings, creating and executing action plans to meet critical metrics, troubleshooting process concerns on the fly, developing relationships with technicians, influencing change, and growing technically and as a leader are all elements of this great opportunity. Additionally, you can expect to: 
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of unionized employees to optimize production efficiency
• Develop and monitor production plans, inventories, and coordinate activities to meet schedules and target objectives
• Manage strategic plan for manpower and training/coaching for the department
• Execution of health and safety programs, and enforce critical aspects of safety and quality involved in brewing/ beer operations
• Manages department financial results and inventories and track via SAP
• Creation and Implementation of tools and process resources to improve quality, safety, efficiency, etc.
• Responsible to achieve supply of beer with correct volume, brand on time and within quality specifications to the packaging department
• Utilize Management System tools to achieve critical metric targets and close gaps in performance (root cause analysis, Gap Analysis, MCRS meeting schedules and action logs, 5 - Why's, PDCA and SDCA cycles, etc.).
• Oversee preventative maintenance work in area of responsibility.
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are being followed.
• Responsible for driving Engagement improvement in the brewing department.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree required, preferred if in Chemical Engineering, Fermentation/Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or similar field. 
• 1-3 years experience as a supervisor in a unionized production department preferred 
• Must have basic mechanical aptitude or knowledge of brewing equipment and process
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel & Powerpoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Preference towards individuals with experience in implementation of continuous improvement tools and processes
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work rotating shifts

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment