Director WCSC & Operations

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.

About the role

In the role of Director of Operations & WCSC, working in Milwaukee, WI, you will be part of the Brewery Leadership Team. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across Brewing, Packaging, Customer Service, and WCSC functions to ensure the brewery delivers safe, high-quality products, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in advancing Manufacturing Excellence through WCSC capability building, strategy deployment, and change management initiatives while developing future leadership capability for the organization. This position reports to the Brewery Vice President and works closely with brewery leadership teams, department managers, corporate stakeholders, and supply chain partners. The role leads a multidisciplinary team with 3-5 direct reports and provides leadership across multiple operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of talented colleagues across Brewing, Packaging, Customer Service, and WCSC, supporting their growth and development through coaching, performance management, career planning, and talent development.
• Lead the development and execution of brewery-wide operational strategies focused on continuous improvement, cost competitiveness, productivity, efficiency, and variability reduction.
• Partner with the Brewery Leadership Team to develop and implement long-term brewery strategy, capital plans, manufacturing excellence initiatives, and WCSC master plans that support enterprise objectives.
• Serve as the site leader for WCSC and owner of the Initiative Management (IM) Pillar, advancing phase progression, capability building, and effective change management across the brewery.
• Drive cost leadership through effective budget management, identification of cost savings opportunities, and strategies that improve operational performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience (4+ years) in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or supply chain leadership.
• 8-10 years of relevant leadership experience, including at least five years of brewery leadership or management experience within a world-class manufacturing, supply chain, lean operations, WCSC, or IWS environment.
• Experience leading salaried teams and developing talent through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Knowledge of brewing, packaging, maintenance, customer service, warehousing, shipping, and supply chain operations.
• Understanding of quality systems, structured problem solving, statistical process control, HACCP, food safety, and manufacturing quality standards.
• Experience in change management and ability to effectively lead organizations through large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across departments, functions, and organizational levels.
• Accountability for results while acting with integrity and honoring commitments.
• Passion for continuous improvement, learning, innovation, and creating an engaging workplace culture.

Skills

• Authentic leadership that values and respects differences, believing diverse perspectives create stronger teams and better business outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible work programs that support work-life balance, where applicable.
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and Employee Assistance Program resources.
• Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events, and free beer and beverages.
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups that provide networking, leadership development, and volunteer opportunities.
• Ability to grow and develop your career through our First Choice Learning opportunities.
• Work within a fast-paced and innovative company alongside passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Community involvement through volunteerism and charitable initiatives.

Pay

Total Rewards Offerings: $149,400.00 - $196,100.00 (posting salary range) + 25% 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).