Area Manager

Anheuser-Busch; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Free Beer

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch in the United States is seeking an Area Manager for Brewery/Packaging to own budgets and drive performance on brewing or packaging lines. You will develop and execute production plans, monitor inventories, and ensure schedules align with goals while leading a skilled team on the production floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, continuous improvement, and leadership development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to automated processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering, supply chain, science or related field strongly preferred
• 1–3 years experience as a supervisor in a unionized production department preferred
• Willingness to work any shifts (days, afternoons, midnights)
• Weekend work may be required; weekends paid above base salary
• Strong leadership and ability to lead by example
• Comfort with change and strong influencing skills
• Experience with continuous improvement tools and processes preferred
• Strong organization and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation
• Technical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English

Responsibilities

• Own budget and performance for brewing or packaging processes
• Develop, monitor, and adjust production plans, inventories, and schedules
• Ensure high process performance and product quality in a highly automated environment
• Troubleshoot and solve on-the-floor issues to meet production goals
• Develop as a leader and change agent in a fast-paced brewery setting

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Change management

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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?

SALARY: $67,200 - $79,800 (based on experience)

SHIFT: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM or 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. 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 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, troubleshooting and 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree is required, but a concentration in engineering, supply chain management, science, or related subject area is strongly preferred
• 1-3 years experience as a supervisor in a unionized production department preferred
• Willingness to work any shifts required (days, afternoons, midnights)
• Willingness to work some weekends 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 and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel & Powerpoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

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!