The Sr. Process Leader - Brewing leads, coaches, and motivates an operational team to ensure high quality products are produced safely and cost effectively through maximizing operational efficiency and continuous improvement of a process or system. The position will have 24 hour responsibility for either the brewhouse and fermenting operation or blending/finishing and maintenance. The successful candidate will leverage the MillerCoors Manufacturing Way principles and best work practices which contribute to world class standards of operation through monitoring and evaluating SPQSCR to continuously improve performance. This position will build and develop a team of technicians in the areas of technical and leadership capability and will also develop team members to lead and manage and make sound decisions in all performance aspects of day-to-day operations. The position is responsible for the safety and quality of our products by adhering to all rules, regulations, policies, programs and related MillerCoors Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines. Ensures SQF certification which includes HACCP, GMP and housekeeping standards.
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BS or BA degree in Brewing Technology, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science or related field. Certificate in Brewing Science (Siebels or IBD) preferred. |
Thorough knowledge of the interrelationships between the Brewing, Packaging, Supply Chain, Quality Services, and Maintenance departments as it relates to the product movement and production scheduling. Understands and is able to apply the principles and practices of World Class Manufacturing and the MillerCoors Manufacturing Way.Proficient in the use of situational and systemic problem solving methodologies (5 Whyâs, FFAâs, RCAâs, etc.) Good planning and organizing skills. Business acumen and basic strategic thinking to anticipate and respond to future needs of the organization. Ability to analyze data and recognize detrimental trends that could impact the company through increased costs, potential regulatory issues or risk management impact. Understanding of the budgeting process and basic financial metrics used within MillerCoors. Knowledge and demonstrated capability of SAP. Experience with operation of high speed packaging equipment, including awareness of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) routines and practices. Awareness of OSHA regulations, GMP, State Agricultural practices/policies, TTB regulations, plant safety regulations, FDA guidelines for food plant operations and environmental regulations regarding manufacturing brewery operations. Possesses basic machinery/system technical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems. Understands planning and scheduling techniques associated with asset care management. Able to effectively lead a diverse workforce composed of production and maintenance personnel establishing production priorities based on current demands. Exhibits the flexibility needed to respond to frequent changes in production requirements and/or systems and equipment failures. Familiarity with process control systems, computerized data logging systems and production database operations, mechanical systems dynamics and basic electrical systems. This includes the components of the various systems such as pumps, valves, timers, relays, drives, fans, etc. Thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of key functions in brewing e.g. raw material storage and transfer, fermentation, yeast management and propagation, filtration and blending. KJ-IND |




















