Area Manager | Brewery Operations

Locationofchoice; California; On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, VIs)

401(k) with company match

Parental leave & FMLA

Free beer

Job summary

AB InBev Group is seeking an Area Manager to oversee daily production on assigned shifts at the Los Angeles Brewery. You will lead a 10–15 person frontline team, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, and logistics to meet weekly production goals.

The role requires a bachelors in a related field and strong lean/continuous improvement experience. Expect shift work and a hands-on leadership style in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to analyze performance data and translate into actions.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Comfort working on the production floor and across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10–15 frontline employees.
• Own daily performance: safety, quality, production, efficiency, cost.
• Set clear expectations and drive accountability for results.
• Spend time on the floor identifying issues and removing barriers.
• Monitor KPIs and use data to improve results.
• Lead daily huddles, shift handoffs, safety discussions, performance reviews.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and other teams.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive root-cause actions.
• Support lean initiatives and standardized work.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental, and operating standards.
• Manage staffing, schedules, training, and development.
• Foster ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Lean / continuous improvement

Problem solving

Coaching / team development

floor presence / hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations

Tools

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

## Area Manager | Brewery OperationsApply: Van Nuys, California: Full time: Posted Today: 30105924**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**Schedule:** This position supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Area Managers may be assigned to one of three shifts based on operational needs:* **Days:** 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM* **Afternoons:** 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM* **Midnights:** 10:30 PM – 6:30 AMShift assignments may include weekends and holidays based on business needs.**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**The Area Manager oversees day-to-day production during assigned shifts and is responsible for delivering results across safety, quality, efficiency, and overall performance. This role supports execution of the weekly production plan while responding to the needs of the department and broader business priorities.Area Managers typically lead teams of 10–15 frontline employees within their assigned production area, providing hands-on leadership, setting clear expectations, removing barriers, and creating an environment where employees can perform at their best. They play a key role in maintaining the high standards of quality and operational excellence expected across our brewery. If you are passionate about manufacturing operations, developing people, and working in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the opportunity to lead within either Brewing or Packaging operations at the Los Angeles Brewery.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10–15 frontline employees in a high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment.* Own daily performance within your assigned area, including safety, quality, production, efficiency, and cost.* Set clear expectations for the team and drive accountability for performance and results.* Spend time on the floor identifying issues, removing barriers, and supporting the team in real time.* Monitor key performance indicators and use data to identify opportunities and improve results.* Lead daily meetings, shift handoffs, safety discussions, and performance conversations.* Partner closely with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and other brewery teams to support production needs.* Troubleshoot operational issues and help drive root-cause problem solving and corrective actions.* Support continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles and standardized work.* Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, environmental, and operating standards.* Manage staffing, schedules, training, and development within the assigned area.* Build a strong team culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR*** Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Science, or a related field preferred.* Leadership experience within manufacturing, production, operations, supply chain, or a similar fast-paced environment.* Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable.* Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and spending significant time on the production floor.* Ability to analyze performance data, identify trends, and turn information into action.* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.* Experience working with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or structured problem-solving tools is preferred.* Previous experience within a unionized manufacturing environment is a plus.* Ability and willingness to work any of the three assigned shifts within a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.**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!