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Description

Who We Are
The Mark Anthony Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified and successful private beverage companies focused on the alcohol beverage sector. Founded in 1972, the Company grew organically from a one-man wine importing business to a producer and distributor of fine wine, premium spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, including White Claw Hard Seltzer.

Role overview

The Brewing Supervisor is responsible for the operation and active performance management of the Brewing Operators and Lead Brewer.  This role will work closely with the Sr. Manager, Brewing, Lead Brewer and the Brewing Operators to ensure meeting production targets while adhering to safety and quality control standards. This position will be a front-line leader in the brewing area.

As a BREWING SUPERVISOR, your responsibilities will include:

• Safety / Food Safety: Ensure that the team follows safety guidelines, as well as adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Investigate and address safety incidents, near-misses, and hazards promptly.
• Quality Control: Oversee quality control measures to maintain product quality and consistency, and ensure that the team adheres to quality standards.
• Brewing Operations: Supervise and coordinate Brewing processes areas, and ensure that all tasks are completed according to production schedules and quality standards. Ensure continuous operation of equipment, monitoring and troubleshooting areas of assigned shift.
• Productivity and Efficiency: Utilize understanding of Fermentation science to monitor fermenter efficiency and movement. Identify opportunities to improve brewing efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production processes. Implement continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee routine maintenance and cleaning of brewing equipment. Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs and collaborate with Maintenance Department to drive critical maintenance repairs and PMs.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production, quality control, and safety. Use documentation to track performance and identify areas that require improvement.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of ingredients and supplies. Coordinate with inventory control to ensure that an adequate supply is available.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the team, providing guidance, training, and support as needed. Schedule and assign work tasks, to ensure cross-training, maximize use of all available resources, and overall team competency.
• Escalation Procedures: Escalating problems or concerns that cannot be resolved at the team level, to higher-level management (department heads or plant manager) as it relates to safety, quality, performance goals, productivity, continuous improvement, and teamwork/harmony.
• Shift Scheduling: Assist in shift scheduling and ensure proper staffing to meet production demands. Communicate scheduling changes and adjustments to team members.
• Supervision: Lead and manage the team, providing clear direction and ensuring that team members are properly trained and equipped to carry out their responsibilities. Identify training and development needs within the team and provide or facilitate training as necessary.
• Communication: Maintain clear and open communication within the packaging team. This includes providing guidance, instructions, and support to packaging operators, team leads, and other team members. Communicate detailed and accurate shift performance through end of shift reports, shift handover meetings, daily production meetings, email, action logs, work orders, etc.
• Process Improvement: Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, involve team members in problem-solving and process optimization efforts and recommend process changes.
• Performance Feedback: Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular constructive feedback. Recognize achievements and address areas for improvement. Take corrective actions when team members do not meet performance expectations: coaching, counseling, or disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Accountability Discussions: Hold one-on-one accountability discussions with team members to review their performance, discuss areas for improvement, and set goals for continued development. Take corrective actions when team members do not meet performance expectations: coaching, counseling, or disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Time management: Manages team members time and attendance, including schedules, timecards approval, time-off approval, and adherence to No-Fault Attendance Policy.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Associate degree and/or equivalent experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 5+ years of supervisory / leadership experience in manufacturing environment.
• Brewing certifications – preferred.
• Previous Brewing or high-speed food/beverage manufacturing experience.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer and software skills such as MS Office, Teams, and email. Excel - intermediate.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain a management system.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar program experience – preferred.

 The BREWING SUPERVISOR position is well-suited for you if you have/are:

• Demonstrated leadership skills with proven ability to negotiate and influence effectively with internal partners.
• Proven ability to develop, motivate, and empower employees (hourly), while fostering an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical mindset, efficient decision making to ensure that all shift measurables are met.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written. Ability to communicate technical and complex concepts.
• Ability to manage well under pressure while staying true to the company values.
• Ability to provide and receive open and regular feedback and adjust accordingly.
• Works collaboratively within various teams. Ability to adjust communication/leadership style as needed and when appropriate.
• Fully accountable owner of self and team behaviors and results.

Working conditions:

• Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
• Subject to extreme temperatures.
• Shift work including days, evenings, overnight shifts, and up to 12 hrs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/move 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs/ladders throughout shift.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) bump cap, safety steel toe shoes, safety glasses, dust masks or PAPRs.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within the state of Arizona.

Why Join Mark Anthony Brewing?

MAG Value Alignment

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

Authenticity

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

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.