Optimization Engineer - Packaging

Molson Coors • Trenton, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward. We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.
In the role of Process Lead-Packaging, working in our Trenton Brewery in Trenton, OH, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Technology, or a related field, or 2+ years of relevant experience as a Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineer, with strong mechanical aptitude and a heavy technical background in manufacturing.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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