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Manufacturing Area Manager
Job Description: This role focuses on quality improvement, manufacturing, and operations. If you are interested in a hands-on, continuous improvement-oriented, fast-paced role in a world-class manufacturing environment then the company's Brewery Area Manager within one of the company's Brewery Operations or the company's Shift Supervisor role within one of the company's Manufacturing Operations is the role is for you. Position Responsibilities: Developing and leading front-line operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Bring your authentic self to work every day, lead with humility and drive top performance in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. As a front-line manager, you will be leading diverse teams where you will identify ways to drive performance through teamwork, empowerment, and leadership in a union environment. Safety is a top priority. Brewery Area Managers and Shift Supervisors will need to ensure the safety of yourself and others on the production floor is compliant with all company policies. The company's front-line managers and their teams are the keepers of quality. You are responsible for upholding quality standards for all products. Problem-solving both personnel and process-related issues are key for individual and plant success! You will be reliant on your team for understanding the process. Relationship building is a key factor in your success in this role. Through training, you will learn to detect systematic issues through visual or oral methods from machines or equipment and discuss the operations with maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines. Machines include pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and other various packaging equipment used in the beer making process. You will be expected to utilize data analysis and other lean manufacturing methods used for process improvement to enhance product/process efficiency. Provide ongoing training, coaching, discipline, and development to employees. You will need to be able to have tough conversations with a diverse group of people. Qualifications: Current university student or recent university graduate – Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of 2.8 or greater. A background in Engineering or Science is preferred. The company's Breweries and Technical Operations are 24/7 - 365 day a year facilities which requires alternating shift work for participants who enter the program. You must have flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends, holidays, & overtime. Weekends are paid above base salary. Must have the ability to walk up and down elevated catwalks and stairs, stand for long periods of time, and work in all environmental conditions including extreme temperatures.