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:
As the Packaging Reliability Manager at our Baldwinsville Brewery, you will be responsible for the reliability, maintenance strategy, and continuous improvement of all packaging line equipment and associated systems. This position partners closely with Packaging, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to develop and sustain reliability programs that maximize equipment uptime, improve line performance, and optimize maintenance costs across the packaging operation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the packaging operation in achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to equipment reliability, line efficiency, maintenance performance, and continuous improvement.
Lead the implementation and standardization of maintenance best practices and reliability-centered maintenance processes across packaging assets.
Serve as the site subject matter expert for equipment reliability, root cause failure analysis, and Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies.
Develop and execute reliability strategies for high-speed packaging equipment, including fillers, packers, palletizers, depalletizers, conveyors, labelers, and associated automation systems.
Support the coordination, prioritization, and delivery of technical training programs for maintenance trades and operations personnel.
Actively coach and mentor maintenance and operations teams to build reliability-focused capabilities and technical expertise.
Ensure preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs are understood, executed, and continuously improved.
Partner with Engineering and Operations on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and lifecycle planning, including development of business cases and return-on-investment analyses.
Maintain and enhance the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate asset data, reporting, and user training.
Monitor equipment performance trends, analyze reliability data, and drive corrective actions to eliminate chronic losses and failures.
Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), asset utilization, and maintenance cost management.
Own and manage departmental Maintenance ZBB and VIC budgets.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
5+ years of experience leading maintenance and reliability programs within a high-speed manufacturing, packaging, food and beverage, consumer products, or similar production environment.
Demonstrated experience implementing maintenance best practices, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience supporting packaging equipment and production systems, including automation, controls, and industrial electrical systems.
Experience coaching, developing, and training skilled trades in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical controls, PLCs, automation, and predictive maintenance technologies.
Proven problem-solving and analytical skills with experience conducting root cause analysis and developing business cases.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies 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!
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience leading maintenance and reliability programs within high-speed manufacturing, packaging, food and beverage, consumer products, or similar production environment
- Demonstrated experience implementing maintenance best practices and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
- Experience supporting packaging equipment and production systems, including automation, controls, and industrial electrical systems
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical controls, PLCs, automation, and predictive maintenance technologies
- Proven problem-solving and analytical skills with experience conducting root cause analysis and developing business cases
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Experience coaching, developing, and training skilled trades in a unionized manufacturing environment
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Anheuser-Busch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anheuser-Busch and has not been reviewed or approved by Anheuser-Busch.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision often fully covered and supported by wellness programs that can reduce costs. On‑site resources and an employee assistance program further reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a notably strong 401(k) match and access to pension arrangements for certain groups. Recent collective bargaining improvements strengthened retirement security for covered brewery roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Parental leave, PTO, and sick time are presented as robust, with brewery roles seeing expanded vacation accrual under the current contract. Day‑one eligibility and family support resources add practical flexibility for time away.
Anheuser-Busch Insights
What We Do
For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has been woven into the cultural fabric of the United States, carrying on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most recognizable beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking and emergency drinking water programs to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed. At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you. As America’s leading brewer, we are committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
