Utilities Manager

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: $106,400 - $126,350, bonus and long-term incentive eligible

COMPANY:  
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY:

If you are interested in a hands-on, continuous improvement oriented, fast-paced role in a world class manufacturing environment then our Utilities Manager role is for you. In this role you will lead the powerhouse process work group made up of Utilities Operators and Maintenance Technicians. Responsible for overall coordination of safe process area operation and maintenance (high pressure steam boilers, high voltage maintenance, refrigeration, air compressors, CO2 system). Attending department meetings, creating and executing action plans to meet critical metrics, troubleshooting operational concerns on the fly, developing relationships with technicians, influencing change, and growing technically and as a leader are all elements of this great opportunity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own execution of ATI strategy across all Factors, ensuring effective implementation of autonomous team principles and associated routines to build team capability within the framework

• Lead team performance, engagement, and culture, including:

  • Conducting one-on-one reviews with all Operating Engineers at least twice per year

  • Providing ongoing coaching and real-time feedback

  • Maintaining a cohesive, high-performing team environment

• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance by promoting a strong safety culture, reinforcing safe work practices, and ensuring adherence to all environmental, health, and regulatory requirements. Lead incident prevention, response, and follow-up actions

• Manage workforce planning and capability development, including:

  • Creating weekly operator schedules

  • Developing and executing training plans for new team members

  • Monitoring SKAP progress through weekly check-ins and approving skill acquisition (with Process Engineer support for technical validation as needed)

• Lead performance management routines, including:

  • Department Daily meetings

  • Problem Solving sessions

  • ATI Weekly reviews

  • ATO check-ins

  • End-of-shift meetings
    Ensure clear priorities are established, actions are tracked to closure, and ownership is driven to the frontline team

• Drive continuous improvement, including identifying process losses, leading root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable countermeasures aligned with ATI methodology to improve operational performance

• Oversee Flex Backlog execution, ensuring effective prioritization and completion through self-scheduling or team coordination

• Support and coordinate maintenance planning and execution, including:

  • Coordinating maintenance outages

  • Ensuring process readiness for planned work

  • Prioritizing maintenance activities based on operational needs and outputs from problem-solving routines

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to optimize process performance, resolve system-level issues, and align priorities

• Accountable for department performance results (PHE, UMS, and other KPIs), including monitoring performance, identifying gaps, developing action plans, and delivering sustained improvements

• Own 5S and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance, sustainment, and continuous improvement across the department

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, Environmental/Safety, Business Management, or related discipline preferred

• 1-5 years professional experience in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through engagement of team

• 2 or more years’ experience in training with experience in a technical environment (manufacturing, engineering, etc.) strongly preferred

• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Proven analytical, influence, and negotiation skills

• Strong leadership skills and driven to deliver results against challenging performance indicators

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and platforms

• Willing to relocate now and in the future to one of our production facilities (Preferred)

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company 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!