Shift Lead - Packaging
About The Position
As the Shift Lead – Packaging in Elkton, Virginia, you are responsible for safely managing shift operations and supporting the Packaging team’s continuous development at both the situational and systemic levels. You lead the operational execution and sustainability of World Class Supply Chain (WCSC) efforts for the Packaging department and its teams through involvement, performance management, and personal leadership. You are accountable for implementing programs, policies, and procedures and coordinating efforts and resources across teams to achieve shared goals. This position reports to the Senior Manager Operations- Packaging.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, science, or business, or equivalent experience of at least 4 years in operations.
- Previous coaching experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in packaging optimization of consumer goods is preferred.
- Knowledge of relevant hygiene, food safety, health and safety legislation, including environmental requirements and safe work practices.
- Knowledge of packaging operations, including theory and application, cost management, and LEAN concepts.
- Strong analytical skills, good communication, an innovative approach, and a strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to demonstrate Molson Coors’ values.
- Ability to influence others.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in packaging, preferably packaging optimization of consumer goods.
Responsibilities
- Guide and monitor team members’ adherence to safety, quality, and World Class Supply Chain methodologies to optimize performance.
- Develop and monitor the team’s use of WCSC 5S practices to maintain a clean, organized, safe, and productive work environment.
- Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team performance and make decisions that improve and optimize work areas.
- Interpret production plan schedules and organize team members, equipment, and materials to execute the plan.
- Lead value-optimization projects to generate cost savings across the department and brewery.
- Use knowledge of area processes and equipment to work with teams to assess the feasibility and value of ideas.
- Use manufacturing systems, including EIT downtime reporting systems, to maximize operations in coordination with supply chain.
- Coordinate with teams inside and outside the area, including asset care, brewing, quality, and engineering.
- Apply packaging-process knowledge to guide team improvements.
- Motivate teams to deliver their best performance on an ongoing basis.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to proactively resolve employee issues.
- Conduct investigations in collaboration with Human Resources.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and incentive plans, including a 10% target short-term incentive.
- 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 incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- On-site pub.
- Company brand clothing and merchandise.
- Free beer and beverages.
- Business Resource Groups offering volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking.
- First Choice Learning opportunities and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
