Technical Manager - Spirits and Non Alc beverages

At Mark Anthony Brewing, our Technical Services team works closely with Global and new product development teams to commercialize new brands with our breweries and co-manufacturing partners.

Role Purpose

Execute Spirits & Non-Alcohol technical services Strategy across US sites, Assures excellence in Product Quality for new and existing products. Leads local commercialization of new products, Assuring Quality through Audit, qualification, and execution at key Operations, inclusive of Latin America & Canada supply operations.

Accountabilities & Impact

Deliver Quality Innovation commercialization for US Spirits & Non-Alcoholic beverages

• Define local innovation standards including artwork, and assure quality testing across sites
• Conduct innovation trial including assessing technical feasibility including sensory, micro & analytical across sites
• Lead start up manufacturing to assure quality and compliance.
  
  

Deliver Quality Assurance for US Spirits & Non-Alcoholic beverages. Within both liquid and packaging

• Build & monitor supply chain technical standard and protocols, & monitor these standards ensuring compliance
• Support Centers of Excellence by providing technical expertise and identifying / pursuing continuous improvement opportunities
  
  

Conduct Audit & Certification for Spirits & Non-Alcoholic beverages

• Audit & qualify current manufacturing sites, co-man, co-packers, suppliers, and distributors to assure highest standards.
• Provide technical support for co-packers
• Support QA CoE with performance data and changes to local protocol & policy needs
  
  

Skills & Experiences Needed

• Degree or diploma in related field (e.g., Distilling, Chemical Engineering, Operations)
• 5+ years of Distillery Operations or Quality experience in a high speed, multi-sku facility
• Expert knowledge of distilling, brewing, current regulatory policy relative to high proof alcohol storage and shipping, and associated testing / Quality procedures
• Expert knowledge of BRC Audit, GMP, and HACCP principles
  
  

At Mark Anthony, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today
  
  

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real
• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions
  
  

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area
  
  

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here
• You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other
  
  

Trust

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down
  
  

At Mark Anthony, we believe every team member shares the responsibility of understanding how each of our roles and actions impact Quality, Food Safety, Safety and Continuous Improvement. This collective mindset is the cornerstone of our success as a leader in the consumer beverage space and requires us to mutually build and improve robust processes that guarantee unmatched customer satisfaction and safety.