Assistant Manager, Brewing

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, Cayman Jack and Más by Messi™.

Role Purpose: 

The Assistant Brewery Manager is responsible for the active management of the Brewing Operations Department to ensure daily completion of tasks integral to the operation and overall performance of the Brewing Department. Communicates and drives execution of department goals, priorities, and expectations. Responsible for monitoring the overall process, enforcing quality and safety standards, to assist troubleshooting, manage KPI’s and inventory. This role is a combination of front-line and strategic leadership positions in the brewery.

Accountabilities & Impact:

Business Outcomes: Run Build - executes departmental tools, systems, business cases, reporting, business processes and resourcing plans 

People and Teams: Provides day to day coaching, mentorship, training and direction to others related to performance and development

Know-How: Advanced knowledge of departmental policies, procedures and best practices

• Assist in driving safety policies and initiatives and ensure Safety and Quality are at the forefront of all activities for all Brewing personnel.
• Drive implementation of strategic plan for the brewing, batching, and raw material handling process areas within the Brewing department.
• Manage the manufacturing process for our products with an emphasis on Safety, Quality, People, Cost and Service.
• Routinely monitor department process data and KPIs including brewing, fermentation, filtration and blending and drive process changes as needed.
• Develop talent and actively mentor and coach Brewing team members. Take an active role in Learning & Development including SOP, training plans and career development plans.

Skills & Experiences Needed: 

• Bachelor's Degree - STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
• Technical Certifications: Brewing certifications – preferred.
• 4 to 6 years of supervisory experience in Brewery environment, including successful management of direct reports across all shifts in 24/7 operation is preferred.
• Experience designing, implementing, and monitoring of continuous improvement projects. Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrable expertise in high speed, multi-SKU beverage manufacturing and blending facility - highly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar program experience – preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer skills such as MS office, Teams, and email.

The Assistant Brewery Manager position is well-suited for you if you have/are:

• Demonstrated leadership skills with proven ability to negotiate and influence effectively with internal and external partners.
• Proven ability to develop, motivate, and empower employees while fostering an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem solving with non-traditional thinking, critical thinking, and efficient decision making to ensure that all measurables are met.
• Ability to make quick decisions with limited information that are in the best interest of the company.

Working conditions: 

• Indoor office
• Production/warehousing
• Outdoors
• Standing for long periods of time
• Navigating stairs
• Travel Requirements: less than 20%

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.​