Director, Technical Services

Mark Anthony Group

Ireland

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Position summary

on model as well as indirectly through some of the world's leading beverage marketing and distribution companies.

At MABIUC we hire passionate people because nothing great is done without passion. We trust those closest to the work to do what's right, to act like an owner.

We are growing a lasting legacy, where people come first.

Location

This role is based out of our Dublin Office. We love our office and the setting it provides for celebration and collaboration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energize you too, so we do offer flexible arrangements within Ireland!

What you'll do

As our new Director, Technical Services, you will be responsible for ensuring that all suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics providers meet MABIUC's high technical and quality standards. Reporting to the Senior Director, Manufacturing - International, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure the smooth and high-quality production of all MABIUC products, from RTD beverages to spirits and new-to-world products.

Additional key responsibilities include:

  • Supplier Quality & Compliance: Manage and conduct regular quality audits of raw material, packaging suppliers, and copackers, ensuring adherence to MABIUC standards.

  • Technical Support for New Product Startups: Oversee technical and quality support for new product launches and manufacturing start-ups, ensuring they meet all required specifications.

  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and support issue resolution for emerging product or process quality issues.

  • Quality Systems Management: Maintain quality assurance and food safety documentation systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a team, working collaboratively with supply chain, innovation, and compliance teams to ensure smooth production and high product standards.

What you'll bring

  • 10+ years in operational and quality roles within the food and beverage industry, ideally with experience in alcohol (brewing/distilling/cidermaking).

  • Proven experience leading teams and managing suppliers across international markets.

  • Deep understanding of quality management, statistical data analysis, and supplier compliance within food and drink sectors.

  • Degree in Science or Engineering, with certifications in Quality Assurance (Six Sigma Green Belt preferred) and a background in brewing or distilling.

Who you are

  • Global mindset; experience working across multiple geographies.

  • Drive growth & outcomes; activate complex work, enlist others effectively, anticipate and diffuse roadblocks. Move at pace.

  • Promote ideas & curiosity; adding to your expertise, effectively articulates change, offers ideas and solutions.

  • Actively care & develop; championing our culture, building high performance teams, cultivating trust.

  • Excellent communicator, compelling storyteller and fascinated by consumer behavior.

  • A deep understanding of the business landscape combined with an ability to adapt rapidly to new sectors and evolving company demands.

  • Have a positive, proactive 'can do' attitude and a ambitiously curious mindset to be best in your craft.

We thank all candidates for their curiosity about MABIUC and we will get in touch with those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.

At MABIUC, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

Our business moves fast and so do we. We understand the power of now. We have relentless drive and believe if it can be done, we're the ones who will do it first.

Authenticity

We need to stay real because our brands, our stories and our culture must remain genuine to thrive. When we have the best intentions for all, we create space to be our whole selves and do great things together.

Simplicity

Our lives are complicated enough. So why use 50 words when you can use 5? We thrive in ambiguity and change, but we also know how to translate our goals into simple explanations and actions.

Humility

Egos distract us. When we're humble, we're open to listen, take feedback and change direction quickly. We're here for each other, and together we do great things.

Trust

We respect and rely on each other. Trust is the backbone of our relationships, and we work hard not to break it. This level of trust allows us to be all-in and take comfort in the support of our teams.

Mark Anthony Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.