Van Nuys, California, USA
7 days ago
Business Process Manager - Quality Assurance

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:  $100,000 - $118,750, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

LOCATION: Los Angeles Brewery

  

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:  

Our Supply group is responsible for brewing, packaging and shipping the famous Budweiser beer. They also oversee aluminum can manufacturing, barley fields, hop farms and a rice mill. Life in supply is nonstop action with high-speed lines, tight production schedules and unbelievably high quality standards. This is a place where we measure productivity in seconds, not hours, days or weeks. Paramount in all of this is a commitment to safety above all else and social responsibility. 99.8% of everything that enters our breweries is either completely used in the process or recycled. We also dedicate those big, high-speed lines to help our communities during times of disaster by packaging cans of emergency drinking water. Our customers expect the best and the Supply team provides it! Sound like an environment you would thrive in?

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES: 

This position will support Quality and coordinate initiatives in the Brewery that will ensure integrity in Quality procedures and certifications according to agencies/government regulations.   Primary responsibility for tracking and monitoring all Quality critical metrics including Food Safety, Microbiology, Consumer Complaints, etc.   Considered a domain specialist on food safety laws. Interact with government agencies/officials on food safety issues and inspections for the Brewery.   Lead the continuous improvement of Quality policies and associated important metrics in support of Quality procedures.   Lead development and monitoring of all critical control points to ensure consistency and quality.Lead efforts in the brewery to improve Quality and the effectiveness of plant cleaning and sanitation programs. Evaluate new suppliers of products and equipment in order to reduce costs and improve results.   Utilize VPO tools to achieve critical metric targets and close gaps in performance (root cause analysis, Gap Analysis, MCRS meeting schedules and action logs, 5 - Why's, PDCA and SDCA cycles, etc.).  Drive ownership and results via Autonomous Team Strategy.Responsible for financial performance of area.Responsible for driving actions and leading improvement in team engagement.Oversee preventative maintenance work in area of responsibility.Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are being followed.Monitor production plans to maintain quality and accomplish current and future schedules.Ensure that quality and safety standards are met.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor of Science degree required, Food/Brewing Science, Microbiology, Engineering or related field preferred. MBA a plus.   In depth knowledge of both brewing and packaging processes, including plant sanitation (CIP/COP) practices.   Working knowledge current GMPs, HACCP, pest control and allergen control. Expertise in GFSI standards (BRC, FSSC22000, SQF, etc.) a plus.   At least five years of experience in the food and beverage industry required.   In depth knowledge of food/brewing microbiology and microbiological methods used in the brewing industry.   Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation; technical and problem solving skills.Ability to extract, evaluate, and utilize data for process improvement from applicable systems.Demonstrated leadership and change management skills.Ability to cross-functionally move between departments and divisions.Flexibility and availability to work rotating shifts, overtime and weekends.Strong leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written) required.   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.   

 
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. 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. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our neighbors, and making a meaningful difference in the world. This future is our purpose. A future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share in. A future with more cheers. 

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!  

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