Area Manager

AB InBev Growth Group$67K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; engineering or related field preferred.
  • 3-5+ years experience in manufacturing or engineering.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Proven leadership in coaching and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead equipment center performance to improve production results.
  • Maintain critical control points to meet safety and quality targets.
  • Identify and address operational gaps proactively.
  • Ensure preventative maintenance and enhance equipment reliability.
  • Apply continuous improvement tools to close KPI gaps.
  • Utilize data analysis tools to identify trends and support decisions.
  • Coordinate labor and production to meet schedule and efficiency goals.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs.
  • Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection.
  • Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings with company match.
  • Dynamic work environment within a company culture of ownership.
  • Free Beer!
Full Job Description

SALARY: $67, 200 - $100, 700, Bonus Eligible

ROLE SUMMARY:
If you are passionate about manufacturing operations and working in a fast-paced environment, Anheuser-Busch could be your next stop in fulfilling your career goals. Our Area Managers work in a team to lead and influence line workers. There is a large focus on working independently within a high-speed manufacturing environment and are the key in guaranteeing that our quality is where it needs to be: the very best. With cross-training opportunities available to maximize your earnings and expand your technical knowledge.  If you are looking for a new challenge, come join our team today!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the performance of your equipment center area, supporting the front‑line team in safely operating and maintaining production equipment while driving improvements in area results.

  • Maintain and improve critical control points to consistently meet Safety, Quality, and Performance targets, reducing repeat issues and strengthening process stability.

  • Uphold all safety, quality, and compliance standards while proactively identifying and addressing operational gaps.

  • Ensure consistent execution of preventative maintenance activities and partner with cross‑functional teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

  • Utilize continuous improvement tools to reduce losses and close KPI gaps, including root cause analysis (5 Whys), structured problem solving, gap analysis, MCRS schedules and action logs, and PDCA/SDCA cycles.

  • Apply data collection, analysis, and visualization (Excel, VBA, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms) to identify trends, validate findings, and support corrective actions.

  • Review production plans and coordinate labor and equipment to meet schedule requirements while improving efficiency and maintaining quality standards.

  • Manage area financial performance by monitoring key cost drivers, identifying savings opportunities, and improving efficiency metrics.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.

  • Working knowledge of Excel, VBA, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau or equivalent platforms preferred.

  • 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or a technical environment.

  • Strong analytical and communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead, support, and influence a front‑line team.

  • Proven leadership experience delivering results through coaching, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration.

  • Highly self‑driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

  • Experience with data collection, analysis, and dashboard visualization practices.

  • Demonstrated experience using Excel, VBA, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms to analyze data and support operational decisions.

  • Ability to quickly learn new systems, equipment, and operational platforms and support teams through changes.

BENEFITS:

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 

  • Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 

  • Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 

  • Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 

  • Free Beer! 

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