Process Lead - Brewing

Process Lead-Brewing

In the role of Process Lead-Brewing, working in our Milwaukee, WI Brewery, you will drive performance and continuous improvement in a designated brewery area, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This role applies Molson Coors' WCSC principles and best practices to monitor systems like PPCCS, optimize processes, and improve reliability.

Working closely with brewery leadership and cross-functional teams, the Process Lead develops team members' technical and leadership skills, fostering accountability and sound decision-making. Responsibilities include mastering process control through data analysis, loss elimination, and asset optimization. The role maintains data integrity, supports brew line performance, and executes plans such as DDS, WDS, and 90-day initiatives. Compliance with Molson Coors policies and quality systems (SQF, HACCP, GMP) is essential to uphold product safety and quality.

This position reports to Sr. Manager Operations and works closely with the Brewery and cross functional teams.

What You'll Be Brewing:

• Manages operational and process control within the assigned area to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Oversees asset care and maintenance for all equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives and leads problem-solving activities to maximize efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Supports team performance and career development, fostering a culture of engagement while monitoring operational productivity.
• Leads and coordinates safety efforts, ensuring compliance with GMP and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ensures adherence to Molson Coors quality standards, including hygiene and analytical requirements.

Key Ingredients:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in brewing, technology, biology, microbiology, food science, or related field and/or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Certificate in brewing science (Siebels or IBD) preferred.
• Deep understanding of brewery operations and interdependencies across Brewing, Packaging, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance for product flow and scheduling.
• Expertise in brewing processes, including raw material handling, fermentation, yeast management, filtration, and blending.
• Understands and is able to apply the Molson Coors World Class Supply Chain principles.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends, manage risks, and control costs; adept at using MCMS for data tracking and traceability.
• Technical knowledge of SAP and maintenance systems, with troubleshooting skills and familiarity with RCM and CBM practices to maximize equipment reliability.
• Leadership capability to manage diverse teams, set priorities, and adapt to changing production needs and equipment challenges.
• Working knowledge of process control systems and mechanical/electrical components, including pumps, valves, drives, and data logging systems.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome.
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments.
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.
• You exhibit our core values.

Beverage Bonuses:

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities.
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are.
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities.
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.