Process Lead - Packaging

Molson Coors • Milwaukee, WI

7d • $72,500 - $95,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Lead - Packaging leads daily operations within a designated production area in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. The role uses data, performance metrics, and continuous improvement practices to identify opportunities, solve problems, improve reliability, and drive results.

Working with brewery leadership and cross-functional teams, the Process Lead develops team members’ technical capabilities, builds accountability, supports effective decision-making, analyzes operational performance, removes barriers, and helps maximize equipment and process performance. The role also maintains accurate operational data, supports production line performance, and leads improvement initiatives. Compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, packaging, or operations environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and how Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams work together to achieve business objectives.
• Experience applying continuous improvement and structured problem-solving methods to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use operational data to identify trends, solve problems, manage risk, and improve performance.
• Experience using business, production, or maintenance systems to support operations and equipment reliability.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and ability to identify and resolve operational challenges.
• Leadership capability to prioritize work, develop people, and adapt to changing business and production needs.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process control systems, including pumps, valves, drives, motors, and automated production systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations within the assigned area to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production.
• Monitor operating performance and process controls to identify improvement opportunities and drive results.
• Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment is properly maintained and operating reliably.
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Support employee performance and development by coaching team members and fostering an engaged, accountable work environment.
• Coordinate safety initiatives and promote compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Molson Coors quality, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain accurate operational records and performance metrics to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Brewing, to achieve production goals.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive plans.
• Parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan options with employer match.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, and sick days.
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On-site pub, brand clothing and swag, events, and free beer and beverages.
• Business Resource Groups offering volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking.
• First Choice Learning opportunities and career development.

What This Job Offers

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