Quality Lab Manager

Molson Coors • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $111,900 - $146,900

About The Position

The Quality Lab Manager leads laboratory operations to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely analytical and microbiological testing that supports brewery quality, food safety, and operational excellence. The role provides leadership to laboratory teams and drives continuous improvement, capability development, and compliance with internal and external quality standards.

Working closely with Operations, Brewing, Packaging, and Quality teams, the manager establishes priorities, optimizes laboratory performance, and aligns laboratory resources, systems, and personnel with business objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant laboratory, quality, microbiology, chemistry, or food and beverage manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong technical expertise in microbiological and analytical testing methodologies.
• Experience managing laboratory systems, equipment, and quality programs.
• Strong understanding of food safety, GMPs, HACCP, quality systems, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to interpret technical data and translate results into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Commitment to developing people and creating an engaging, high-performing work environment.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate to achieve desired outcomes.
• Integrity and accountability while driving results.
• Thirst for learning and willingness to learn and help others grow.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily laboratory operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and effective analytical, microbiological, and quality testing activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to laboratory team members while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures, quality systems, and testing protocols to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage laboratory budgets, resources, equipment, and inventory to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Analyze laboratory results and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and corrective actions that improve product quality and process performance.
• Partner with Operations and Quality teams to investigate quality concerns, support root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure laboratory instrumentation is maintained, calibrated, validated, and operating according to established standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory performance, testing efficiency, and data reliability.
• Support audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections while maintaining required documentation and records.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive plans.
• Parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan options with employer match.
• Generous paid time off plans, 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.
• Career growth and development through First Choice Learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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