Manager, Technical Brewing

Mark Anthony Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group in Columbia, SC is seeking a senior Quality and Brewing Operations leader to oversee cross-site technical services, quality innovation, and audit programs across North America.

You will manage fermentation, filtration, blending and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance while driving improvements and supplier collaboration. The role offers a competitive salary with bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in related field (Brewing, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Micro, Food Science, Operations).
• 5+ years of Brewing/Carbonated Beverage/Alcohol Operations or Quality experience in a high-speed facility.
• Expert knowledge of brewing, filtration, high-speed blending and related testing/quality procedures.
• Project management experience; PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute cross-site Technical Services for North America Brewing including Quality Innovation, QC, and Audit/Certification of in-house and 3rd party mfg.
• Lead Quality Innovation initiatives to assess feasibility, sensory, micro, and analytical metrics across sites.
• Manage QA processes for brewing and copack networks with emphasis on safety, quality and service.
• Audit and certify current and new plants, co-packers, suppliers, and distributors; support co-packers with technical guidance.

Skills

Brewing operations

Quality assurance

Project management

PMP certification

Education

Degree or diploma in Brewing/related field

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.

Execute Brewing technical services across US sites, to ensure excellence in GFB production and Blend Quality through management of fermentation, filtration, and blending processes

Accountabilities:

Conduct Quality Innovation for US Brewing and 3rd Party mfg.

• Conduct innovation trial including assess technical feasibility, and evaluate sensory, micro & analytical across sites
• Management of the commercialization of innovation projects while scaling from concept to finished products

Conduct Quality Assurance for US Brewing and Copack Network (liquid)

• Management of the brewing and blending processes for our products with an emphasis on safety, quality and service while monitoring losses at a plant level
• Management of brew formulations and GFB production standard and Blending Requirements

Conduct Audit & Certification for Brewing and 3rd Party mfg.

• Audit & certify current & new in-house plants, co-man, co-packers, suppliers, and distributors
• Provide support technical for co-packers
• Support QA with performance data and changes to local protocol & policy needs

Key Metrics & Financial Targets:

• GFB and FG Sensory Scores
• GFB and Blend Loss Rates
• Fermentation and GFB Analytics and Micro
• Consumer Complaints

Own:

• Execute cross-site Technical Services for North America Brewing including Quality Innovation, Quality Assurance, and Audit and Certification of In-house and 3rd Party mfg.

Influence:

• Manufacturing and supplier decisions in US related to Brewing, Filtration, and Blending
• Local blending needs for new product innovation across US sites with International Support

Veto:

• In-house and 3rd Party based on severity of Audit results
• Site specific policies, protocols, procedures, and innovation commercialization

Critical Relationships:

• Local Site Brewing and Quality: support audit of current operations and new product innovation
• Product Development, Engineering, and Packaging Technical Services: collaborate on Projects, Innovation, and Audit tasks and decisions
• Supply Chain: solve production Quality concerns, test samples, and raise potential issues
• Procurement: collaborate on supplier decisions

Skills Needed To Be Successful:

• Degree or diploma in related field (e.g., Brewing, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Micro, Food Science, Operations)
• 5+ years of Brewing/Carbonated Beverage/Alcohol Operations or Quality experience in a high speed, multi-sku facility
• Expert knowledge of brewing, filtration, high speed blending and associated testing / Quality procedures
• Project management experience (PMP Certification preferred)

Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.

• Competitive annual salary $98,000 - $115,000 in Columbia, SC
• 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
• Ambitiously Curious
• Made With Humility
• Daringly Disruptive