Sr Mgr Opr and Sales - Watertown Hops

Requisition ID: 30230 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

The Headlines:   

In the role of Sr. Mgr Operations and Sales working in Water Town, WI you will be part of the operations management team. You will have full responsibility of delivering the business plan to the MillerCoors organization through safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Watertown Hops Company facility.  Moreover, you will develop and implement strategies that will optimize performance in cross functional areas across the business. You will identify and secure global business growth opportunities within the $40 million hops category through development and execution of procurement and sales strategies that encompass 28 countries, 6 regions and five continents.

This position reports to VP Brewing, Innovation and Quality and works closely with cross functional teams across the business.

The Responsibilities: 

• Most importantly, you will lead a team of 4 talented colleagues, and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations 
• Lead the frontline and staff organizations operating in a diverse production facility in all aspects of production of hops
• Develop and implement facility operating strategies designed to safely control costs and improve quality levels in the hops production facility. 
• Grow and maintain an operating culture centered on the MillerCoors Manufacturing Way.
•   Develop long term strategies for the business that are aligned with Molson Coors strategic objectives.  Integrate this direction into short term business plans
• Operate and maintain the facility in a manner that meets or exceeds all company and regulatory safety, environmental and certification requirements.
• Identify and leverage global sales opportunities for $18M-22M Min gross sales through the development and execution of procurement and sales.

The Other Qualifications: 

• You will have excellent communication and personal skills.
• You will have working knowledge of the company’s quality assurance program, HACCP/GMP, FSSC 2200, ISO 9001 systems and programs, and new product development protocol.
• You will have a good knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements as they pertain to the industry. This includes TTB, FDA, OSHA PSM and ARM programs, EPA, DOT, DNR and various environmental groups.
• You will have working knowledge of sales and marketing tactics

• 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 have a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain OR equivalent experience (8+ years) in the field of plant management or manufacturing

• You have at least 10+ years experience in manufacturing.
• 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

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• 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 Employee 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

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option 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! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  
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Employees identified through our succession planning process as “Ready Now” will be considered first. Those who are identified as Ready in Time or who are not formally on a succession plan will be considered in conjunction with external applicants if a “Ready Now” successor is not appointed.    

Job Posting Grade: 13 

At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.

Should you need accommodation due to disability [or any other protected status] during the recruitment process, please contact Accessibility@molsoncoors.com.