Quality Manager

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Quality Manager role will be accountable for the management of the Quality function comprising of a multi- disciplined team of Quality professionals delivering best practice, standards, policies, training and systems throughout the 8 locations across the UK.

The role will also be a part of the Global Quality Core team, contributing to and shaping the Global SQS strategies and initiatives enabling the delivery of leading edge industry best practices across all of our Bacardi Sites.

ABOUT YOU

5-7 years of leadership experience in Quality function within a Global FMCG Operation

Outstanding communicator at all levels ideally within Global Matrix Organization

Demonstrated success implementing and leading organizational change.

Leadership experience in deployment of advanced Quality strategies

Qualifications Degree qualified in Business/Operations or Engineering.

In-depth Knowledge of leading edge Quality

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop and execute the Quality strategy and annual plans in alignment with Bacardi business objectives and Global Quality/SQS strategy.

· Lead, develop and coach the Quality team, building technical capability, ownership and a strong Quality culture.

· Maintain, strengthen and continuously improve the Quality Management System across UK Operations.

· Ensure effective implementation and compliance with applicable Bacardi standards, legal requirements and recognised international standards, including ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 where applicable.

· Lead Quality Continuous Improvement programmes using structured problem-solving, Lean/Six Sigma principles and data-driven decision making.

· Drive reduction of defects, complaints, non-conformances, waste and process variation, with a strong focus on prevention and sustainable corrective action.

· Own and improve Quality KPIs, dashboards, trend analysis and management reporting, ensuring actions are clearly defined and followed through.

· Provide leadership for supplier quality, including supplier performance monitoring, risk assessment, escalation, corrective actions and improvement plans.

· Ensure robust control of incoming materials, packaging, production processes, finished products and release activities.

· Lead investigations into significant Quality incidents, customer/consumer complaints and non-conformances, ensuring effective root-cause analysis and CAPA.

· Ensure HACCP and food safety principles are effectively embedded where relevant to operations, products and processes.

· Lead preparation for and management of internal, external, customer and certification audits, ensuring timely closure of findings.

· Maintain strong change-control and risk-management processes for products, processes, equipment, suppliers and specifications.

· Support New Product Development and innovation by providing Quality input from concept through launch and lifecycle management.

· Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Commercial and Global Quality teams to deliver integrated Quality solutions.

· Provide Quality leadership during major projects, commissioning, process changes, new suppliers and operational improvement initiatives.

· Represent Bacardi with relevant customers, suppliers, certification bodies, regulators and industry organisations when required.

· Promote a proactive Quality mindset where risks are identified and controlled before they become failures.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

· Strong Quality leadership experience within FMCG, food, beverage, spirits or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.

· Experience leading Quality teams and influencing senior stakeholders in a complex organisation.

· Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and international standards.

· Practical experience with FSSC 22000 and/or ISO 9001 is highly desirable.

· Strong understanding of HACCP, risk management, CAPA, auditing and structured problem solving.

· Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies.

· Strong analytical, communication, influencing and decision-making skills.

· Ability to work effectively within a global matrix organisation and across multiple operational sites.

· Relevant degree or professional qualification in Quality, Food Science, Engineering, Business/Operations or a related discipline.

· Set expectations and performance standards for critical suppliers.

· Monitor supplier quality performance and lead escalation of recurring or critical issues.

· Support supplier audits, development programmes and corrective action plans.

· Ensure customer and consumer requirements are translated into effective operational controls.

· Analyse complaints and quality incidents to identify systemic opportunities for improvement.

· Establish a culture of Quality Continuous Improvement across Operations.

· Use Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone and other appropriate improvement tools.

· Identify opportunities through data, trends, audits, complaints, defects, process performance and Gemba observations.

· Lead cross-functional improvement projects and verify that benefits are sustained.

· Benchmark internal and external best practice and transfer learning across sites.

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

· Accountable for the development and implementation of the Quality 3- 5 year plan that will deliver brand quality as a competitive advantage in the markets.

· Collaborate effectively with global operations quality team, local operations team, NPD, and markets to create integration, alignment and leverage of plans that will assure quality standards in relation to existing and new products.

· Promote a Quality and Continuous Improvement philosophy across the operations based on the principles of Six Sigma.

· Implement, monitor and strengthen the Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance with Bacardi and International standards

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

Results Agility : You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

Mental Agility : You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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