Quality Manager

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

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group seeks a Quality Manager, Operational Excellence & Assurance to lead the QA team at our Arizona site, driving quality improvements and onboarding new quality programs. The role focuses on building capabilities, reducing risk, and ensuring robust systems across production and QC labs.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in QA leadership, HACCP/PCQI certifications, and hands-on laboratory experience, with a STEM degree and strong collaboration with operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience (3+ years) in building and developing high-performing teams; coaching, mentoring and accountability.
• Relevant Food Safety certifications (HACCP, PCQI, IA, Food defense)
• Working knowledge of TTB, FDA, or similar governance requirements
• Hands on experience in the operation, management and continuous improvement of a QA laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen quality culture – Support training & engagement
• Ensure AOP compliance & audit readiness
• QMS implementation & effectiveness
• Represent QFS with internal & external stakeholders
• Develop & strengthen team capability through proactive initiatives & RCA effectiveness checks, partnering closely with ManEx
• Drive operational quality execution by reducing NCR rates, Quality non-conformances (rework), & CAPA’s
• Lead RCA activities, focusing on implementation & effectiveness
• Deliver results through continuous improvement
• Enable cross-functional risk mitigation through data analysis
• Ensure co-packer quality compliance (internal & external)
• Ensure execution of daily sensory of production

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

PCQI

IA

Food Defense

Regulatory Knowledge

QA Laboratory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

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.

Role Purpose

The Quality Manager, Operational Excellence & Assurance plays a critical leadership role in supporting the Quality team & operational effectiveness to ensure the systems & technical programs are robust, current, & support the proactive measures that reduce risk. This role is responsible for developing team members, delivering high-quality products, reducing business risk, & partnering on sustainable workflows that drive improvements.

Accountabilities & Impact

• Strengthen quality culture – Support training & engagement
• Ensure AOP compliance & audit readiness
• QMS implementation & effectiveness
• Represent QFS with internal & external stakeholders
• Develop & strengthen team capability through proactive initiatives & RCA effectiveness checks, partnering closely with ManEx
• Drive operational quality execution by reducing NCR rates, Quality non-conformances (rework), & CAPA’s.
• Lead RCA activities, focusing on implementation & effectiveness
• Deliver results through continuous improvement
• Enable cross-functional risk mitigation through data analysis
• Ensure co-packer quality compliance (internal & external)
• Ensure execution of daily sensory of production

Skills & Experiences Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience (3+ years) in building and developing high-performing teams; with a demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and empower employees while fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability.
• Relevant Food Safety certifications (HACCP, PCQI, IA, Food defense)
• Working knowledge of TTB, FDA, or similar governance requirements
• Hands on experience in the operation, management and continuous improvement of a QA laboratory

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
• Possible off-shift and weekend/holiday work.
• Analytical Laboratory and Manufacturing Environment include: Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles and hazardous chemicals, noise level varies from quiet to loud, temperature varies from hot to cold.
• Navigating stairs.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• Sitting and standing for long periods

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within the state of Arizona.

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.