Director, Packaging Operations

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' lives.

Founded in 1972, we’ve 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, including
White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack
.

As the Director of Packaging Operations at Mark Anthony Brewing, you will serve as a pivotal member of the senior leadership team and act as second-in-command to the General Manager in their absence. You are responsible for overseeing the end-to-end packaging operations in our high‑speed brewery, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and quality. Your leadership will directly influence operational excellence, from implementing strategic initiatives to advancing our packaging capabilities and adopting new technologies.

In this fast‑paced and technologically advanced setting, you'll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams such as Brewing, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Engineering to achieve a seamless and integrated operation. In the absence of the General Manager, your ability to make broader full site operational decisions and maintain operational coherence will be crucial for the business's overall success and continuity.

Run + Build + Grow - the department, function and/or business through strategic insights and direction. Establishes budgets, policies and long‑term roadmaps

Directs the work of others up to and including Sr. Manager and has authority for resource planning, hiring, performance, development, disciplinary action and termination

Extensive knowledge of principles of multiple disciplines and how they can impact business success

• Drive the relentless implementation of a strategic plan through the development of autonomous and high‑performing working teams that adeptly manage packaging operations on a 24/7 schedule.
• Identify opportunities for optimization using data, propose innovative solutions, and streamline workflows to reduce waste.
• Develop & deploy transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing packaging processes and efficiency.
• Diligently monitor departmental budget performance, implementing corrective actions when necessary to achieve desired financial results for year‑on‑year improvement.
• Oversee capital planning to ensure effective allocation of resources for packaging operations.

  Strategic Planning (40%):

  • Develop and lead the strategic planning process for Packaging, empowering the Packaging team to achieve ambitious objectives that are aligned to overall company objectives.
  • Articulate the Packaging department's priorities to stakeholders with clarity and precision.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to continuously improve packaging efficiency, sustainability, and cost‑effectiveness.

  Team & Leadership Functions (60%):

  • Forge an unwavering commitment to Safety and Quality as cornerstones of all packaging operating plan, ensuring a culture of vigilance, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Mentor, coach, and inspire at all levels within Packaging and across the site.
  • Ensures the execution of performance & development reviews across the department ensuring comprehensive evaluations that acknowledge achievements, address challenges, and outline opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and deploy a tiered training program for packaging operators
  • Define department communication strategies…