Director, Packaging Operations

Mark Anthony Group; Waddell (AZ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group is seeking a Director of Packaging Operations in Glendale, AZ to lead end-to-end packaging in a high-speed brewery. You will drive strategic plans, oversee budgets, and build high‑performing teams across Packaging, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality.

The role requires 8+ years in packaging/ brewing with strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, in Packaging, Food Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Advanced technical expertise in the Brewing Alcohol industry, with bottling, canning, quality control and sanitation.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, process optimization and innovation within the Brewing industry.
• Strong leadership skills, empowering initiative in high‑stress, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving, including navigating customer situations tactfully.
• Proficient to advanced level of office software for documentation and data analysis.
• Sustain physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift light objects regularly.
• Frequent operation of various office machines.

Responsibilities

• Drive the relentless implementation of a strategic plan through the development of autonomous and high‑performing teams that manage packaging operations on a 24/7 schedule.
• Identify opportunities for optimization using data, propose innovative solutions, and streamline workflows to reduce waste.
• Develop and deploy transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing packaging processes and efficiency.
• Diligently monitor departmental budget performance, implementing corrective actions for year‑on‑year improvement.
• Oversee capital planning to ensure effective allocation of resources for packaging operations.
• Lead strategic planning for Packaging and articulate priorities to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve packaging efficiency, sustainability and cost‑effectiveness.
• Foster safety and quality as cornerstones of the operating plan; mentor and develop staff across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Office software proficiency

Job description

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

As the Director of Packaging Operations at Mark Anthony Brewing, you will serve as a pivotal member of the senior leadership team and act as second-in-command to the General Manager in their absence. You are responsible for overseeing the end-to-end packaging operations in our high-speed brewery, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and quality. Your leadership will directly influence operational excellence, from implementing strategic initiatives to advancing our packaging capabilities and adopting new technologies.

In this fast-paced and technologically advanced setting, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Brewing, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Engineering to achieve a seamless and integrated operation. In the absence of the General Manager, your ability to make broader full site operational decisions and maintain operational coherence will be crucial for the business's overall success and continuity.

Position Responsibilities & Requirements

Business Outcomes

Run + Build + Grow - the department, function and/or business through strategic insights and direction. Establishes budgets, policies and long-term roadmaps

People and Teams

Directs the work of others up to and including Sr. Manager and has authority for resource planning, hiring, performance, development, disciplinary action and termination

Know-How

Extensive knowledge of principles and trends for multiple disciplines and how they can impact business success

Responsibilities

• Drive the relentless implementation of a strategic plan through the development of autonomous and high-performing working teams that adeptly manage packaging operations on a 24/7 schedule.
• Identify opportunities for optimization using data, propose innovative solutions, and streamline workflows to reduce waste.
• Develop & deploy transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing packaging processes and efficiency.
• Diligently monitor departmental budget performance, implementing corrective actions when necessary to achieve desired financial results for year-on-year improvement.
• Oversee capital planning to ensure effective allocation of resources for packaging operations.

Strategic Planning (40%)

• Develop and lead the strategic planning process for Packaging, empowering the Packaging team to achieve ambitious objectives that are aligned to overall company objectives.
• Articulate the Packaging department's priorities to stakeholders with clarity and precision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve packaging efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

Team & Leadership Functions (60%)

• Forge an unwavering commitment to Safety and Quality as cornerstones of all packaging operating plan, ensuring a culture of vigilance, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire at all levels within Packaging and across the site.
• Ensures the execution of performance & development reviews across the department ensuring comprehensive evaluations that acknowledge achievements, address challenges, and outline opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and deploy a tiered training program for packaging operators
• Define department communication strategies to ensure performance & priority alignment across all shifts.

Qualification & Skill Requirements

Experience Category: 8 or more years

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred, with relevant experience in Packaging, Food Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Exhibit advanced technical expertise in the Brewing Alcohol industry, with proven abilities in bottling, canning, quality control, and sanitation.
• Showcase an impressive track record of strategic planning, process optimization, and innovation within the Brewing industry.
• Possess exceptional leadership skills, empowering you to take initiative and thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and problem-solving acumen, including the ability to navigate challenging customer situations tactfully.
• Exhibit a proficient to advanced level of proficiency in office-related software, enabling seamless documentation and data analysis.
• Sustain physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift light objects regularly.
• Engage in the frequent operation of various office machines to facilitate smooth workflow.

Compensation

• Competitive annual salary $153,000 -$191,000 in Glendale, AZ
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft

We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious

We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility

We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive

We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.