Unit Manager - Production Services

Molson Coors•Fort Worth, TX

5d•$97,400 - $127,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Manager – Production Services leads production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and distribution at Molson Coors’ Fort Worth Brewery. The role ensures efficient product flow from brewing through customer delivery by optimizing brewery throughput, balancing customer demand with operational capacity, and improving supply chain performance through effective planning, execution, and continuous improvement. Working with brewery leadership, corporate supply planning, customer service, logistics providers, and other cross-functional partners, the manager aligns brewing, packaging, warehousing, and shipping activities to support service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency. The manager uses data and performance insights to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, resolve constraints, and support decision-making across the brewery. The role also leads and develops planning and scheduling professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements is essential.

Requirements

5–8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, production scheduling, manufacturing operations, logistics, or related operational leadership roles.
Experience leading and developing teams in a manufacturing, brewery, or production environment.
Strong knowledge of end-to-end manufacturing, supply chain, inventory management, distribution operations, capacity planning, and production scheduling.
Ability to manage cross-functional supply chain processes and influence stakeholders across organizational levels.
Leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Working knowledge of financial principles, operational budgeting, cost management, and resource optimization.
Knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards.
Proficiency with ERP systems, production planning tools, inventory management systems, reporting applications, and data-driven decision-making methodologies.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience (4+ years) in production planning.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing environment, complete complex projects quickly, build collaborative relationships, take accountability, act with integrity, honor commitments, and pursue continued learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience in beverage, food, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or World Class Supply Chain principles.
Demonstrated success leading supply chain or operational improvement initiatives that enhance service levels, inventory performance, throughput, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and optimization of production, shipping, and distribution schedules to support customer demand, efficient product flow, service levels, and cost control.
Develop, execute, and continuously improve brewery throughput plans by aligning brewing, packaging, warehousing, and shipping activities.
Partner with production leadership to balance capacity, inventory targets, service requirements, and operational priorities, adjusting schedules as business demands change.
Oversee finished goods inventory management to ensure product availability and accuracy, minimize waste, and support customer fulfillment.
Monitor and analyze production and inventory performance, identifying risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities.
Serve as the primary liaison among brewery operations, corporate supply planning, customer service, logistics providers, and other stakeholders.
Communicate production plan changes, operational risks, and supply constraints, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decisions.
Lead, coach, and develop production planning and scheduling professionals.
Drive talent development, performance management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality systems, and food safety requirements while supporting change and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive plans.
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.
Engagement with Business Resource Groups, including volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking.
Career growth and development through First Choice Learning opportunities.
Community involvement through charitable donations and volunteer activities.