Global Quality Leader – Strategy & Improvement

1870 John Dewar & Sons Ltd.; Glasgow; Vor Ort; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bacardi is seeking a highly experienced Quality Manager to lead the UK Quality function across eight sites. You will shape and execute the Quality strategy, lead a multidisciplinary team, and drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and supplier quality.

This role requires strong leadership, global collaboration, and deep knowledge of HACCP and industry standards. You will oversee QA systems, audits, CAPA, and risk management while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Procurement,

Qualifikationen

• 5-7 years of leadership experience in Quality within Global FMCG operations.
• Demonstrated success implementing and leading organizational change.
• Qualifications include a degree in Business/Operations or Engineering.
• Experience deploying advanced Quality strategies across multiple sites.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the Quality strategy and annual plans aligned with Bacardi objectives.
• Lead, develop and coach the Quality team to build capability and a strong Quality culture.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System across UK operations.
• Ensure compliance with Bacardi standards, legal requirements and international standards (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000).
• Lead continuous improvement programmes using structured problem-solving and Lean/Six Sigma.
• Drive reduction of defects, complaints, non-conformances and waste with prevention focus.
• Own and improve Quality KPIs, dashboards, trend analysis and reporting.
• Provide leadership for supplier quality including performance monitoring and CAPA actions.
• Ensure robust control of incoming materials, production, and release activities.
• Lead investigations into significant quality incidents and root-cause analysis.

Kenntnisse

Quality leadership

Global matrix collaboration

Quality management systems

FSSC 22000 / ISO 9001

HACCP & risk management

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical & communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality improvement

Supplier quality management

Auditing & CAPA

Quality improvement tools (DMAIC/RCA/5

Ausbildung

Degree in Quality/Engineering/Business

Tools

DMAIC

RCA

5 Whys

Fishbone diagram

Jobbeschreibung

Bacardi is seeking a highly experienced Quality Manager to lead the UK Quality function across eight sites. You will shape and execute the Quality strategy, lead a multidisciplinary team, and drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and supplier quality.

This role requires strong leadership, global collaboration, and deep knowledge of HACCP and industry standards. You will oversee QA systems, audits, CAPA, and risk management while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Procurement,