Shift Lead - Packaging

Requisition ID: 40206 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! 

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo.  With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry.  That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights:   

In the role of Shift Lead - Packaging working in Milwaukee, WI, you will be part of the Packaging Department in Brewery Operations. You will independently lead and coach a 24-hour operation primarily on Third Shift (1500 -2300 hours), but you also possess the flexibility to cover other shifts as well. Your direct reports will include hourly operational technicians and specialized craft labor. You will apply robust people management practices, build capability of the team(s), and create space for effective coaching and communications. You will build and maintain plans and standards around safety and quality.  
   
You will lead departmental operations towards the vision of a high-performance team culture and drive change management initiatives to continually improve both plant and process operations to meet World Class Operations Standards. You will contribute to the operations manager group on site developing short term tactics and contributing to the department strategy for both the 90 day and annual plan. 

     
This position reports to the Sr Mgr Operations - Packaging and works closely with Packaging Operational Teams. 

Key Ingredients: 

• Lead a shift team of packaging employees


• Successfully lead a 24-hour high-speed Packaging Department area in all aspects – safety, quality, cost, production, and morale.     

• Successfully manage a diverse workforce of hourly individuals, providing coaching, feedback, accountability, and direction  

• Develop and lead execution of the Line 90-day plan to address losses and build capability  

• Lead team to deliver departmental KPIs the right way by driving World Class Supply Chain principles such as centerlines, changeovers, defect handling and clean-inspect-lubrication systems  

• Develop and maintain a staffing plan for your shift to ensure all business needs are met while adhering to budget  

• Coordinate change management across the shift, creating a culture of engagement and flexibility  

• Collaborate with peers and cross-functional groups on additional projects to drive the department 90 day & annual plan

The Other Qualifications:  

• You are an authentic leader.  You value and respect differences and believe diversity with inclusion is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture  


• You are able to work on off shifts and as part of a weekend coverage rotation

• Possess a proven track record of achievement in a high speed, high volume manufacturing environment


• Packaging Experience Preferred

• Demonstrable evidence of driving Continuous Improvement/World Class Supply Initiatives to deliver on challenging objectives   

• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities 

• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome   

• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments   

• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow

• You exhibit our core values 

Beverage Bonuses:  

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources


• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 


• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 


• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 


• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities


• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail [email protected]. 

Pay and Benefits:



At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $72,500.00 - $95,100.00 (posting salary range) + 10% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.