Manager, Global Quality and Operational Excellence

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 in 1972 weve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company. Our hallmarks include a portfolio of iconic beverage brandsWhite Claw Hard Seltzer Mikes Hard Lemonade Dillons Small Batch Distillers Ol Cocktail by Messialongside a collection of luxury wineries in the Okanagan Valley notably Mission Hill Family Estate CedarCreek Estate Winery Martins Lane Winery and CheckMate Artisanal Winery.

The Role

Based at our Vancouver office the Manager Global Quality and Operational Excellence will lead the development harmonization and execution of quality standards across our global operations. You will be responsible for ensuring these standards are consistently built and upheld across all business units with a particular emphasis on meeting the Quality Operations requirements of third-party manufacturing. This role plays a critical part in shaping the future of our Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring alignment across Canada the US and Rest of World (ROW) regions.

• Lead the creation and harmonization of global quality and technical standards including food safety (HACCP VACCP) and packaging specifications.
• Build and implement a global audit program including internal site audits.
• Review and align existing documentation and standards across regions to eliminate fragmentation and ensure global consistency.
• Collaborate with regional quality leads supply chain product development and IT to support QMS expansion and documentation in ETQ.
• Support onboarding and training of regional quality teams and corporate hubs; occasional direct training for co-packers as needed.
• Help define and document processes for integration into the quality system supporting future system builds.
• Travel approximately 25% globally to support audits and site visits.

Who You Are

• Degree or diploma in Chemistry Food Science Microbiology or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 7 years of experience in Quality including at least 2 years in the beverage industry.
• Experience in the beverage food or CPG industry is required
• Strong knowledge of QMS platforms.
• GFSI-certified auditor or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across global teams.
• Comfortable working independently and capable of building frameworks from the ground up.

What Youll Gain

• Strategic exposure to global quality operations and leadership.
• Opportunity to shape and influence quality standards across a growing organization.
• A collaborative environment with the autonomy to build and lead impactful initiatives.

Why Join Us

Mark Anthony is committed to hiring engaging and growing qualified talented and motivated team members at every level of our organization. We offer competitive compensation that recognizes individual and company performance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is $95000 - $115000 annually complemented by a bonus plan; the base pay is determined by market location and job-related knowledge skills experience and education.

As part of our Total Rewards program we are also proud to offer:

• Company-matched RRSP contributions
• Extended health and dental benefits and mental health plans with 24/7 access to a primary care physician via Lumino Health
• Maternity & Adoption Leave Top Up and Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave
• Paid time off
• An extensive offering of world leading learning and development programs to empower your career development in-person and digital offerings with internationally renowned resources like Franklin Covey and Lumina.

Other perks include:

• Located in a prime Vancouver neighborhood (near transit)
• Hybrid work environment of 3-days a week in-office
• Company paid parking
• Complimentary building gym

We are growing a lasting legacy in the beverage alcohol industry with people first. Apply now!

Mark Anthony Group is an equal opportunity encourage applications from individualsof all backgrounds who areeligibleto work in thank all candidates for their interest in MAG and we will reach out to thosecandidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodationduring the recruitment process pleasecontactyour recruiter.

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.

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