Area Manager - Brewing Operations

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $79,200 - $94,050

SHIFT: Rotating (days, afternoons, midnights & weekends)

COMPANY:

Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources, and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

ROLE SUMMARY:

If you’re looking for a hands-on, fast-paced leadership role in a world-class manufacturing environment, the Brewery Area Manager position at our Fort Collins Brewery offers the opportunity to lead teams, drive continuous improvement, and support the production of some of America’s most iconic brands.

You’ll oversee brewing operations—owning budgets, performance, and process optimization—while leading a team on the production floor to achieve key metrics in safety, quality, and efficiency. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow as a leader, problem-solver, and change agent within a dynamic and innovative brewery.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and supervise a team of unionized employees in a 24/7 production environment to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency goals are met
• Manage daily operations, including production schedules, inventories, and performance tracking through SAP
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive results using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance and promote safe work practices
• Coach, train, and develop team members through feedback, performance reviews, and upskilling opportunities
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed and quality standards are consistently achieved
• Partner with senior leaders to execute process improvement initiatives and departmental goals
• Maintain effective relationships with union representatives and ensure compliance with labor contracts
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, with a concentration in engineering, supply chain management, science, or related area strongly preferred
• 1–3 years of experience as a supervisor in a unionized production department preferred
• Willingness to work any shifts required (days, afternoons, midnights)
• Willingness to work some weekends based on production or maintenance activities; weekends are paid above base salary
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example
• High comfort level with change, along with strong influencing skills catalyzing others to change
• Preference toward individuals with experience in implementing continuous improvement tools and processes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
• Solid interpersonal skills and team orientation
• Technical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
  
  

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!