Shift Lead - Packaging
About The Position
The Shift Lead - Packaging works in Molson Coors’ Packaging Department within Brewery Operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role independently leads and coaches a 24-hour operation, primarily on third shift (1500–2300 hours), with flexibility to cover other shifts. Direct reports include hourly operational technicians and specialized craft labor. The Shift Lead applies people-management practices, builds team capability, and fosters effective coaching and communication while developing and maintaining safety and quality plans and standards. The position leads departmental operations toward a high-performance team culture and drives change-management initiatives to continually improve plant and process operations and meet World Class Operations Standards. The role also contributes to the on-site operations manager group by developing short-term tactics and helping create the department’s 90-day and annual plans. It reports to the Sr Mgr Operations - Packaging and works closely with Packaging Operational Teams.
Requirements
- Able to work off shifts and participate in a weekend coverage rotation.
- Proven track record of achievement in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrable evidence of driving continuous improvement or World Class Supply initiatives to deliver challenging objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to complete complex projects quickly and adeptly while understanding business priorities.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate to achieve desired outcomes.
- Accountability for results, integrity, and honoring commitments.
- Commitment to learning and helping others grow.
- Authentic leadership that values and respects differences and supports diversity and inclusion.
Nice To Haves
- Packaging experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead a shift team of packaging employees.
- Lead a 24-hour, high-speed Packaging Department area across safety, quality, cost, production, and morale.
- Manage a diverse workforce of hourly employees by providing coaching, feedback, accountability, and direction.
- Develop and lead execution of the Line 90-day plan to address losses and build capability.
- Drive departmental KPIs using World Class Supply Chain principles, including centerlines, changeovers, defect handling, and clean-inspect-lubrication systems.
- Develop and maintain a shift staffing plan that meets business needs while adhering to budget.
- Coordinate change management across the shift and foster engagement and flexibility.
- Collaborate with peers and cross-functional groups on projects that advance the department’s 90-day and annual plans.
- Build and maintain safety and quality plans and standards.
- Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives to improve plant and process operations.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and incentive plans, including a 10% target short-term incentive.
- Parental leave.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan options with employer match.
- Generous 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 with volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking.
- Career growth and development through First Choice Learning opportunities.
- Community-giving and charitable participation opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
