Area Manager III

Anheuser-Busch; Arnold, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Free Beer

Job summary

Anheuser-Busch in Arnold, Missouri, is seeking an Area Manager III to lead front-line operators in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, quality, and production targets while managing a skilled team and coordinating with maintenance and planning functions.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, with use of Excel, VBA, SQL, and BI tools to monitor KPIs, implement improvements, and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required.
• Experience in manufacturing/operations or technical environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front-line operators on rotating shifts.
• Own equipment center performance and safety, quality, and productivity.
• Enforce safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and SOP adherence.
• Use data collection and visualization tools to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Review production plans and allocate labor and equipment to meet schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-priority management

Self-motivated

Learning new systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

## Area Manager IIIApply: Arnold, Missouri: Full time: Posted Today: 30103894**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:** $84,800 - $100,700, Bonus Eligible**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 passionate about manufacturing operations and working in a fast-paced environment, Anheuser-Busch could be your next stop in fulfilling your career goals. Our Area Managers work in a team to lead and influence line workers. There is a large focus on working independently within a high-speed manufacturing environment and are the key in guaranteeing that our quality is where it needs to be: the very best. With cross-training opportunities available to maximize your earnings and expand your technical knowledge. If you are looking for a new challenge, come join our team today!**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Front-line manager role supervising operators on rotating shifts* Own the performance of your equipment center area, leading the front‐line team responsible for safely operating and maintaining assigned production equipment.* Establish, monitor, and improve critical control points to ensure Safety, Quality, and Performance targets are consistently met.* Enforce all safety, quality, and compliance standards within the equipment center.* Ensure execution of preventative maintenance activities and adherence to all SOPs.* Utilize continuous improvement tools to achieve KPI targets and close performance gaps, including root cause analysis (5 Whys), structured problem‐solving, gap analysis, MCRS schedules and action logs, and PDCA/SDCA cycles.* Apply data collection, analysis, and visualization (Excel, VBA, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau or equivalent platforms) to assess trends and drive corrective actions.* Review production plans and coordinate labor and equipment to meet schedule requirements while maintaining quality.* Responsible for area financial performance by monitoring key cost drivers and efficiency metrics.**JOB QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.* Experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or a technical environment preferred.* Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to support and influence a front‐line team.* Demonstrated leadership in driving results through coaching, team development, and cross‐functional collaboration.* Highly self‐motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‐paced environment.* Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and dashboard visualization practices.* Working knowledge of Excel, VBA, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau or equivalent platforms preferred.* Ability to quickly learn new systems, equipment, and operational platforms.**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!