SALARY: $74,700 - $94,050 (based on experience), bonus eligible
SHIFT: Midnight Shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) or Rotating Shift [2 weeks on Day Shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) followed by 2 weeks on Afternoon Shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)]. Shift will be initially assigned based on business need.
ROLE SUMMARY:
If you are interested in a hands-on, continuous improvement-oriented,fast-pacedrole in a world-class manufacturing environmentthen our Brewery Area Manager role is for you.On the Brewing side you would own the budget and performance of a brewing process as well as create and execute action plans to meet critical metrics in our fast-paced environment.On the Packaging side you would develop, monitor, and maintain production plans, warehouse, and material inventories, and production and shipping schedules to ensure excellent process performance and product quality while managing highly automated, complex processes in a fast-paced environment.In either role, this is a chance to be on the production floor,troubleshootingand problem solving on the fly to ensure we meet our production goals. This is a chance to develop as a leader, change agent, and Engineer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Front-line manager role supervising a team of unionized employees in a 24/7 production facility to optimize production efficiency
- Learn packaging processes through hands-on training
- Develop, monitor, and maintain production plans, inventories, and schedules to ensure excellent process performance and product quality
- Involved in the planning, directing, and managing of packaging activities in pursuit of key performance indicator achievement in accordance with Brewery Support standards
- Identify areas to improve operationsin order toachieve or exceed key performance indicators and targets
- Ensure daily production efficiencies, quality expectations, and schedule attainment is met
- Execution of health and safety programs and enforce critical aspects of safety and quality involved in brewing/ beer operations or packaging operations
- Creation and Implementation of tools and process resources to improve quality, safety, efficiency, etc.
- 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 27s) are being followed
- Own your team 27s development through upskilling and on the job experiences to increase team engagement and drive results
- Lead and coach teams through solving problems and monitoring of key operating processes and equipment utilizing lean manufacturing and six sigma methodology
- Promote and encourage safe working practices
- Assure compliance with labor contracts. Manage the relationship with the union where appropriate including discipline & grievances where necessary or applicable
- Manage highly automated, complex processes in a fast-paced and high-energy environment
- Work withsenior leaders to drive process improvement initiatives and change efforts
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor 27s degree is strongly preferred. A concentration in engineering, supply chain management, science, or related subject area is most relevant
- 1-3 years experience as a supervisor in a unionized production department preferred
- Willingness to work multiple shifts required (days, afternoons, midnights)
- Willingness to work one to two weekends a month based on production or maintenance activities. Weekends are paid above base salary
- Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example
- High comfort level with change, along with strong influencing skills catalyzing others to change
- 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
- Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation
- Technical andproblem-solvingcapabilities
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel & Powerpoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsrequired
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