Area Manager II

Anheuser-Busch • Oklahoma City, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a concentration in engineering or related field is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Excel, VBA, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau or equivalent platforms preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or a technical environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with demonstrated ability to lead, support, and influence a front‑line team.
• Proven leadership experience delivering results through coaching, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Highly self‑driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and dashboard visualization practices.
• Demonstrated experience using Excel, VBA, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms to analyze data and support operational decisions.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, equipment, and operational platforms and support teams through changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance of your equipment center area, supporting the front‑line team in safely operating and maintaining production equipment while driving improvements in area results.
• Maintain and improve critical control points to consistently meet Safety, Quality, and Performance targets, reducing repeat issues and strengthening process stability.
• Uphold all safety, quality, and compliance standards while proactively identifying and addressing operational gaps.
• Ensure consistent execution of preventative maintenance activities and partner with cross‑functional teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools to reduce losses and close KPI 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 identify trends, validate findings, and support corrective actions.
• Review production plans and coordinate labor and equipment to meet schedule requirements while improving efficiency and maintaining quality standards.
• Manage area financial performance by monitoring key cost drivers, identifying savings opportunities, and improving efficiency metrics.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level