Program Manager, Corporate Quality

Strategic Planning  (25%)

• Builds out the in alignment with MAB Senior Management and US Corporate Quality.
• Cascades, monitors and measures strategically aligned Quality and Food Safety objectives to entire Mark Anthony Brewing team.
• Performs internal and external benchmarking, analysis, target setting, and publishing of key performance indicators (KPIs) to support the business.
• Ensures Quality, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP requirements are implemented and have effectiveness validated at all MAB and Co-packer locations.
• Collaborates with all MAB Internal and External stakeholders to ensure all Food Safety project requirements are identified and implemented to support MAB consumer satisfaction and product speed to market.
• Manages Quality Systems to support MAB business needs. Systems included:  ETQ, QAR, and LIMS.

Technical Functions (25%)

•  Serves as internal expert on food safety including internal systems for traceability, industry trends and best practices, current/pending legislation, and the Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR 117 
• Ensures Corporate Quality support is available when and where required to support certifying body audits, vendor and customer audits, and customer service goals.
• Identifies and implements manufacturing process and Quality improvement opportunities.
• Develops and cascades US Quality policies, SOPs, and work instructions in collaboration with MAB Global Quality and Product Development teams.
•  Ensures that MAB breweries Food Safety Programs are implemented and maintained according to GFSI Standards.
•  Manages and maintains critical food safety documentation, records, and action logs; reviews this information to provide reports and recommendations to key stakeholders

Logistical Functions (20%)

• Participate in development and Quality support of autonomous working teams capable of managing the Quality and Food Safety performance during brewing and batching and packaging operations running on a 24/7 schedule.
• Proactively monitors QAR and LIMS data for MAB product regulatory compliance as well as monitoring and reporting on updates to FDA and CFIA requlations through newsletters and electronic message boards
• Develops and ensures compliance with all Food Safety related CCPs, Preventive Controls, Calibration and Maintenance requirements and performs GFSI readiness audits.

Team & Leadership Functions (30%)

• Collaborates with the breweries to build cross functional Food Safety teams to support long term requirements of the operations and provide training/oversight for team-based problem solving and risk analyses.
• Leverages understanding, Consolidates relevant food safety documentation or metrics/analytics from various points in the product supply chain; Creates, implements, and improves the brewery food safetyprogram with an eye towards simplicity and streamlined standard work for self and others 
• Leverages knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry trends, brewery strategy, etc.tocreate, implement, and improve the brewery food safetyprogramwith an eye towards simplicity and streamlined standard work for self and others 
• Facilitates involvement, momentum, and ownership of Quality Programs including GMPs and Food Safety with all personnel 

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology or related field.
• Minimum 10 years progressive Quality experience in the Brewing industry.
• HACCP and/or PCQI Certifications
• Knowledge of brewing, blending, and packaging processes.
• Expert knowledge of ISO, GMP, and HACCP food safety as it relates to the manufacturing process
• Working knowledge of TTB requirements for alcoholic beverages including tax policy, state and federal regulations, SOP and COLA approvals.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to manage and implement Quality Program requirements including regulatory compliance and Food Safety.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time.
• Thorough understanding of cleaning and sanitation technology.
• Proficient in the identification, management and resolution of risk relating to raw materials, ingredients, processes and products, and willingness to proactively take necessary precautions to minimize risk.
• Effective business systems thinker and a good understanding of business process knowledge.

• Effective leadership and strategic influencing skills.
• Results oriented individual with a desire to manage change through to fruition.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions, business units and geographies.
• Exceptional communication skills: interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills for both internal and external purposes
• Proficient with personal computers and Quality related business applications such as EtQ, QAR, and LIMS.

At Mark Anthony, we live by 5 Core Values every day. They are the cornerstone of our culture and the values that we look for in who we hire:

• 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