Manager, Engineering (Automation & Control)

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 Lemonade and Cayman Jack.

Lead A&C network optimization across brewing packaging utilities and logistics operations at Mark Anthony Brewing. Drive strategy infrastructure upgrades and gap analysis while establishing electrical standards and exercising project veto authority to build a world-class continuous improvement operation.

Accountabilities:

• Drive end-to-end automation strategy leading the lifecycle for legacy lines and next-generation designs to scale manufacturing capacity.
• Optimize operational throughput by diagnosing complex automation and control (A&C) bottlenecks implementing cost-effective design material and process solutions.
• Translate product specifications into robust operational requirements evaluating physical characteristics safety constraints and material needs to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Modernize A&C infrastructure executing targeted performance improvements to enhance reliability reduce downtime and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Formulate and execute strategic roadmaps for A&C projects aligning execution frameworks with long-term business and engineering objectives.

Key Metrics & Financial Targets:

• Lead end-to-end automation strategy scaling capacity across all production lines.
• Resolve critical A&C bottlenecks with cost-effective engineering and design solutions.
• Translate complex product specs into scalable compliant manufacturing processes.
• Modernize core A&C infrastructure significantly boosting reliability uptime and OEE.
• Author strategic project roadmaps aligning engineering execution with business goals.

Own:

• Drive corporate A&C strategy execution and project scope while maintaining full decision-making authority over technology design and production processes.

Influence:

• Internal and external stakeholders to drive maximum system performance and reliability
• Guide capital project development for high-impact Automation & Control (A&C) initiatives.

Veto:

• Reject proposed modifications that compromise safety food safety technical compliance or long-term business goals.

Critical Relationships:

• EHSS QA Brewing Maintenance Engineering Technical Services MANEX and OT.
• Product Development (internal) and OEMs (external).
• OT MANEX Technical Services Packaging and Brewing teams at site Engineering teams at site and Maintenance teams at site.

Skills Needed To Be Successful:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering.
• 8 or more years of experience.
• Extensive experience in A&C project execution continuous improvement and design.
• Extensive experience improving modifying or installing advanced automation and control systems.

Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge skills and experience of the individual.

• Competitive annual salary $113000 - $141000 in Chicago IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training development and career growth

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.â

Required Experience:

Manager