Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Global Quality Director to take ownership of quality assurance across our spirits manufacturing and supply chain operations. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust quality management system, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and compliance throughout our global operations. This role requires a leader who is equally comfortable with strategy and also rolling up their sleeves to solve challenges on the ground, playing a critical role in upholding the reputation of our brand.
Responsibilities:
* Quality Management System:
* Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive global quality management system, encompassing manufacturing and supply chain quality.
* Establish quality policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Manufacturing Quality:
* Oversee and direct quality control and assurance processes within manufacturing facilities to ensure products meet established quality standards.
* Implement quality metrics, key performance indicators, and performance improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
* Supply Chain Quality:
* Ensure the quality of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the supply chain.
* Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to establish quality standards and monitor supplier performance, including audits and evaluations.
* Regulatory Compliance:
* Stay abreast of evolving quality and regulatory standards in the spirits industry.
* Ensure that all products and operations are fully compliant with global regulations and standards.
* Quality Audits and Inspections:
* Conduct regular internal audits and inspections to identify non-conformities and areas for improvement.
* Coordinate third-party audits and inspections as required by regulatory agencies and customers.
* Data Analysis and Reporting:
* Analyze quality data and generate comprehensive reports for management, highlighting trends, areas for improvement, and recommendations for corrective actions.
* Provide regular quality performance updates to senior management.
* Continuous Improvement:
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement in quality processes and practices.
* Implement Six Sigma, Lean, or other quality improvement methodologies to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
* Global Quality Leadership:
* Lead a global team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, expertise, and collaboration.
* Provide coaching and development opportunities to build a high-performing quality team.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum of 15 years of experience in Quality and/or R&D roles within the consumer goods industry, including manufacturing-site based positions. Experience in the spirits or food & beverage industry is preferred.
* Proven expertise in quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement methodologies.
* Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and developing teams.
* Hands-on approach and willingness to engage directly with teams and processes at all levels of the organization. Ability to lead in a matrixed organization.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey quality strategies and goals to diverse stakeholders.
* Knowledge of global quality and regulatory standards in the spirits or food & beverage industry.
* Proficiency in quality analysis tools and data management systems.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to quality excellence.
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