Director, Manufacturing Excellence & Strategy

MA Brewing - IL 145 S Wells St 9th Floor Chicago, IL 60606, USA The Director of Manufacturing Excellence & Strategy is the enterprise steward of Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx), responsible for defining, deploying, and sustaining a standardized, world‑class continuous improvement system across all manufacturing sites. This role ensures ManEx is embedded into how the business operates—linking safety, quality, service, cost, and people capability into an integrated performance system that delivers sustainable results at scale. Accountabilities Own the enterprise Manufacturing Excellence strategy, roadmap, and governance model across all manufacturing sites Translate business strategy into standardized operating systems, tooling, and behaviors that improve performance and capability Build and sustain a continuous improvement culture through leader enablement, coaching, and capability development Ensure ManEx drives measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, Service, and Engagement Develop a strong pipeline of CI leaders and change agents across operations ManEx maturity progression by site and function Year‑over‑year improvement in: OEE / productivity, Loss reduction, Cost savings / waste reduction, Safety and Quality leading indicators % of leaders and teams trained and certified in ManEx methodologies Sustainability of gains (standard work adherence, audit results) Own Enterprise ManEx framework, standards, and roadmap CI methodology selection and deployment (Lean, Six Sigma, problem‑solving) Capability model and certification pathways Standard work, loss analysis, and governance mechanisms Influence Site leadership teams on prioritization, resourcing, and adoption Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and People Ops on integrated improvement initiatives Capital planning and project prioritization tied to performance losses Veto Non‑standard CI approaches that conflict with enterprise ManEx framework Initiatives that undermine standardization or sustainability Critical Relationships SVP Manufacturing & Site Directors / GMs and Site Leadership Teams Engineering & Operational Technology, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, People Operations / L&D, External ManEx and CI partners Skills Needed To Be Successful 10+ years in manufacturing operations and/or continuous improvement leadership Deep understanding of manufacturing KPIs (OEE, losses, flow, safety, quality) Exceptional change leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills 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 of $167,000 - $209,000 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 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mark Anthony Brewing Inc.