Senior Manager, Quality

Mark Anthony Brewing Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Columbia, SC is seeking a Senior Manager, Quality to oversee site-wide quality and food safety programs. You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should possess a STEM degree and 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety, complemented by strong leadership skills and relevant certifications. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's operations and culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance / Food Safety within regulated manufacturing.
• Hands-on leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
• Food Safety certifications like HACCP, PCQI, or SQF.

Responsibilities

• Own site-wide quality and food safety programs.
• Lead and develop quality teams.
• Oversee daily quality routines and KPI reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Food safety knowledge

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

QA laboratory operations knowledge

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

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 Senior Manager, Quality is a pivotal, hands‑on leader at our Columbia brewery, responsible for owning site‑wide quality and food safety programs while building a strong, sustainable quality culture. This role blends strategic leadership with day‑to‑day execution, partnering closely with Operations, Brewing, and Corporate Quality to ensure products, processes, and people consistently meet the highest standards. As a trusted site leader, you will develop and coach a high‑performing quality team, embed food safety and compliance into daily operations, drive audit readiness and continuous improvement, and influence business outcomes through data‑driven decisions, collaboration, and strong people leadership.

Lead Quality & Food Safety

• Own site‑wide quality and food safety programs, including Food Safety, GMP, GLP, housekeeping, and audit readiness.
• Ensure quality systems are implemented, validated, and consistently executed across all areas of the brewery.
• Represent brewery quality for internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and partners.

Develop People & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop high‑performing quality teams, building capability, accountability, and future leaders.
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement through engagement, training, and clear expectations.
• Work closely with peer quality leaders and corporate partners to drive alignment and shared success.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily quality routines, KPI reporting, and performance management aligned to Annual Operating Plans/Hoshin objectives.
• Lead root cause analyses, risk mitigation efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the broader copacking network through routine quality testing, validations, and system alignment.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Food Science, or similar).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance / Food Safety within regulated manufacturing.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, developing and coaching teams.
• Hands‑on experience in fast‑paced, high‑pressure manufacturing environments.
• Food Safety certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, SQF, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of FDA, TTB, FSMA, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of QA laboratory operations and beverage manufacturing protocols.
• Strategic yet practical leadership style — comfortable in both the lab and the boardroom.
• Proven ability to partner cross‑functionally and influence without authority.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, people development, and long‑term business impact.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
• Typical working hours, with the ability to flex hours as needed to support business operations
• Ability to lift/push/pull/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/move 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs/ladders throughout shift.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) bump cap, safety steel toe shoes, safety glasses, dust masks or PAPRs.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

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.