Builds and develops a team of technicians in the areas of technical and leadership capability. Develops team members to lead and manage and make sound decisions in all performance aspects of day-to-day operations.
Is responsible for adhering to all rules, regulations, policies, programs and related MillerCoors Quality Management System including SQF, HACCP and GMP to ensure safety and quality of MillerCoors products.
Education level and/or experience
- BS or BA in manufacturing/technical degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree in Business Management preferred.
- 5+ years experience preferred in a leadership role in manufacturing operations
Skills and/or knowledge
- 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 Why’s, FFA’s, RCA’s, 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.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to administer the provisions of labor contracts pertinent to those personnel assigned from the various bargaining units.