Manager, Brewing Optimization and Capability Development

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 whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands includingWhite Claw Hard Seltzer Mikes Hard LemonadeandCayman Jack.

Role Purpose

As the Brewing Optimization and Capability Development Manager you will champion the intersection of brewing science process excellence and people development to elevate performance across our brewery network. You will ensure our brewing operations run efficiently consistently and costâeffectively while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical this role youll lead highâimpact optimization projects drive crossâfunctional initiatives that enhance quality reduce losses and standardize best practices and build the brewing capabilities that empower MAB teams to deliver worldâclass results.

Accountabilities

Innovation & Exploration

• Lead research testing and evaluation of emerging technologies and trends within the beverage industry.
• Partner with R&D Packaging and Technical Services to scale innovation effectively and achieve right-first-time performance for new liquids.
• Translate experimental trials into productionâready processes ensuring feasibility efficiency and quality at scale.
• Collaborate crossâfunctionally to explore new brewing possibilities drive breakthrough improvements and support futureâfocused technology solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to brewing process optimization programs across all sites leveraging data analytics loss mapping and continuous improvement frameworks to drive measurable gains.
• Identify and embed costâeffective solutions through crossâfunctional collaboration with Engineering CapEx Technical Services and site brewing teams.
• Build and sustain capability within brewing and process teams through targeted training assessments and mentoring.
• Support the development of longâterm capital and technology roadmaps aligned to performance improvement goals.
• Document and share technical knowledge to strengthen organizational learning and consistent execution

Operational Support & Issue Resolution

• Serve as a technical expert for brewing processes providing expertise and guidance across all MAB sites.
• Act as a key point of contact for complex brewing and processârelated technical challenges within the network.
• Partner closely with site teams to troubleshoot issues stabilize processes and ensure consistent highâquality operations.
• Provide technical coaching and structured development to elevate onâsite brewing expertise.
• Ensure timely knowledge transfer and documentation to support operational resilience and continuity.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Bachelors degree in Brewing/Fermentation Science Food Science Chemistry Biology Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in brewing or process engineering with a strong track record in process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical change across multiple sites effectively influencing stakeholders and teams without direct authority.
• Skilled in designing and delivering technical training programs that build brewing expertise and elevate team capability.
• Strong dataâdriven problemâsolving skills with the ability to interpret process data diagnose root causes and translate insights into practical improvements.
• Proven success partnering with Engineering Quality R&D and Operations teams to align priorities standardize practices and accelerate implementation of technical solutions.

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.â

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.ââ

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 scrappyâto stay ahead of industry giants.

Required Experience:

Manager