Packaging Operations Leader – Lean & Safety Excellence

Mark Anthony Brewing Inc.; Waddell (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group in Arizona seeks a Packaging Area Manager to lead the Packaging Operations Department, driving safety, quality, and performance while delivering KPI targets. The role focuses on coaching supervisors and frontline teams, implementing lean processes, and maintaining GMP and HACCP standards in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

You will develop people, manage daily production plans, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to remove barriers and optimize packaging performance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in high-speed manufacturing environment, including successful management of direct reports across all shifts in 24/7 operation
• Lean Methodology including but not limited to 5S, CIL, Centerline, RCA, etc.
• On-call 24 hours to support operations.
• GMP, HAACP, food safety knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing the strategic plan for the Packaging team.
• Drive innovation within the assigned packaging area by identifying, evaluating, and implementing new technologies, processes, equipment improvements, and best practices that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Develop, implement, and sustain lean manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate Packaging department priorities and align team objectives with business goals.
• Ensure Safety and Quality are at the forefront of all activities for all Packaging team members.
• Lead the development of supervisors, leads, and frontline team members through coaching, mentoring, performance management, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives.
• Build a high-performing culture that promotes accountability, engagement, ownership, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Actively mentor and coach packaging operators, leads, and supervisors to maintain focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Packaging safety policies and procedures, including the use of PPE and adherence to GMPs.
• Ensure continuous operation of process equipment through active operator management, process monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Effectively communicate operational priorities, process changes, and performance expectations through shift handovers, daily production meetings, email, action logs, work orders, and other communication channels.
• Effectively communicate job knowledge and process changes to the operations team members and management through various forms of daily communication (shift handover meeting, daily production meetings, email, action logs, work orders, etc).
• Ensure tasks in packaging, sanitation, quality, and maintenance are completed according to MAB standards.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, GMP, JSA, and HACCP food safety programs as they relate to the manufacturing process.
• Drive quality and reproducibility of results through routine packaging performance audits.
• Audit documentation to ensure completion of inventory checks, quality inspections, sanitation requirements, SOP compliance, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Drive preventative and routine maintenance programs, including operator inspections and equipment lubrication activities.
• Ensure safety, mechanical, and electrical issues reported by operators are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensure inventory levels are accurate and effectively managed to meet scheduled production requirements.
• Manage day-to-day packaging operations and production scheduling within the assigned area.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to remove operational barriers and ensure efficient execution of production plans.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Supervisory exp

Lean methodology

On-call availability

GMP/HAACP knowledge

Job description

Mark Anthony Group in Arizona seeks a Packaging Area Manager to lead the Packaging Operations Department, driving safety, quality, and performance while delivering KPI targets. The role focuses on coaching supervisors and frontline teams, implementing lean processes, and maintaining GMP and HACCP standards in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

You will develop people, manage daily production plans, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to remove barriers and optimize packaging performance