AB inBev

Group Manager, Brewing

AB inBev • $80K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary qualification in Engineering, Science, or Brewing, or 3+ years of professional brewing experience.
  • 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of brewing equipment and processes required.
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a six-person brewing team, optimizing production efficiency and team engagement.
  • Manage team member relationships through one-on-one meetings focused on development.
  • Provide on-the-job coaching and prioritize daily tasks for operators.
  • Develop and monitor production plans in collaboration with planning and procurement teams.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Packaging teams to meet production goals.
  • Implement management tools and team skills acquisition while enforcing SOPs and reaction plans.
  • Schedule team member shift patterns and manage workloads for optimal efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits plan including medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance.
  • Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts.
  • Generous retirement plan with company-matching contributions and low-fee RRSP & TFSA options.
  • Personalized support for family-forming benefits and financial support for parental leave.
  • Access to wellbeing resources and Employee & Family Assistance Program support.
  • Annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees.
Full Job Description

SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $95,000 +

  • Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.

SHIFTS: 8:00am-4:00pm, Flexible schedule needed as site requires


BONUS: Starting Bonus at Target $20,000

  • Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business results, pursuant to the Bonus Plan; listed amount are targeted values and not guarantees

VACANCY TYPE: This posting reflects a vacant position.

 

LOCATION: Turning Point Brewery; 5 days/week in office

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead six person Brewing Team, including planning of department activities to meet the site schedule while optimizing production efficiency and maintaining team engagement
  • Manage team member relationships and development through one-to-one meetings, focusing on continuous Learning & Development
  • Provide on-the-job coaching to operators while helping prioritize daily tasks and training
  • Develop and monitor production plans alongside planning and procurement teams
  • Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality and Packaging teams to achieve site dream
  • Own implementation of management tools (VPO) and team Skills Acquisition, including department SOPs, reaction plans etc.
  • Schedule team member shift patterns, managing workload and team hours
  • Execution of health and safety programs and enforcing of critical aspects of safety and quality involved in brewing operations
  • Coordinate with Brewery Admin on department resources and track production jobs and inventory via SAP
  • Ownership of department KPIs including targets for volume, quality and team member safety
  • Leadership of Brewing Autonomous Team and ATO projects

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post-secondary qualification in Engineering, Science or Brewing or 3+ years professional brewing experience
  • Willingness to work irregular hours as required
  • 1- 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience
  • Must have basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of brewing equipment and process
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel
  • SAP or equivalent ERP experience is an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment

 

BENEFITS: 

  • Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs. 
  • Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts 
  • Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future. 
  • Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave 
  • Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.  
  • An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees! 

 

AI DISCLOSURE:

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.


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About AB inBev

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, commonly known as AB InBev, is a multinational drink and brewing company based in Leuven, Belgium. AB InBev is the world's largest brewer and has a diverse portfolio of over 500 brands, including Budweiser, Corona, Stella Artois, and Beck's. The company was formed in 2008 through the merger of Belgium-based InBev and American-based Anheuser-Busch. AB InBev operates in over 50 countries and has a workforce of over 164,000 employees. The company is listed on the Euronext Brussels stock exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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