Process Leader, Brewing (SACB)

Boston Beer•Cincinnati, OH

3d•$65,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Process Leader in Cincinnati, OH. The Process Leader is responsible for developing the team’s technical understanding and mastery of process control. Serves as the owner of the Centerline DMS, Changeover DMS, and Process Change DMS. The Process Leader owns the integrity of the Line Event Data System and is responsible for data analytics of line losses. They are to act as the team’s experts in troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership and ability to lead small project teams
0-2 years of demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and lead self
Ability and commitment to drive change in the organization
Effective verbal & written communication skills
Ability to work with all levels of management in multi-functional departments
Use of Continuous Improvement, Root Cause, and problem-solving tools
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to assimilate technical data to support recommendations
Ability to present to small and large groups
Able to flex schedule to reach all shifts and days as needs occur
Demonstrated ability to be successful in a collaborative team environment
Ability to work with, analyze, and utilize data and information
Comfortable taking leadership role and ability to effectively influence others
Able to impact and effect positive change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Developing the team’s technical understanding and mastery of process control
Serves as the owner of the Centerline DMS, Changeover DMS, and Process Change DMS
Owns the integrity of the Line Event Data System and is responsible for data analytics of line losses
Act as the team’s expert in troubleshooting and problem solving
Owns the Centerline Management system for the line(s), including: Establishing CL targets & limits for the equipment owned by the team, and ensuring all CL audits are completed at the proper frequency
Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out of control situations along with training team members on documentation needed
Investigating, validating & updating new CL standards
Executing weekly Health Checks, identifying gaps in system, and implementing appropriate countermeasures
Owns the Changeover DMS for the line(s) which includes establishing Changeover standards for all product SKU’s
Leading Rapid Changeover events to identify additional opportunities to reduce changeover time
Owns the Process Change DMS & validation processes which Includes process benchmarking & reapplication across processes
Analyzes line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities
Participating in Line DDS process daily to set priorities and allocate resources, and report results for previous 24 hours: Using Reliability Engineering tools to drive Centerline DMS and loss elimination
Leads root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the line(s)
Coaches teams to build capability in problem solving skills and formal tools, including but not limited to Initial Problem Solving, Unified Problem Solving, 6W2H, and 5 Why’s
Leads and builds the capability of team around process failures technical troubleshooting