Packaging Reliability Manager

Overview

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: $104,800 - $117,900, bonus eligible

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 our 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?

The Packaging Reliability Manager is responsible for improving the reliability and performance of Packaging operations that support brewery production. This role leads maintenance strategy and execution for Packaging assets, with a focus on uptime, cost control, and long-term equipment health.

The position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external partners to support Packaging systems such as fillers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and related automation. A strong floor presence and practical problem-solving approach are key to success in this role.

• Lead maintenance activities supporting Packaging operations while meeting safety, environmental, quality, and food safety requirements
• Promote safe work practices and ensure proper use of permits, risk assessments, and standard procedures
• Own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Plan and prioritize daily and weekly maintenance work with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of equipment issues across automated Packaging systems
• Serve as the main point of contact for equipment vendors, service providers, and engineering contractors
• Track reliability and maintenance performance using KPIs and data, and drive improvement efforts
• Develop and execute long-term maintenance plans, including overhauls and asset lifecycle planning
• Partner with maintenance planning teams to manage spare parts, BOMs, and material data in SAP, TAMS, or similar systems
• Manage maintenance budgets and cost-control initiatives
• Lead and develop maintenance team members through training, feedback, and performance management
• Maintain regular presence on the production floor to reinforce safety, standards, and equipment care

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering leadership in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance and reliability practices
• Experience supporting automated production equipment
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (SAP, TAMS, or similar)
• Working knowledge of food safety, EHS, and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to drive improvement and manage change
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Clear communication skills and ability to work across functions
• Organized, results-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced operation

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years.

Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

• 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!