Senior Global Quality Manager – FMCG Leader

Bacardi; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Package

Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off

Retirement/Pension Plan

Medical, Critical Illness, and Life

Job summary

Bacardi is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering standardised quality practices and systems across 8 UK locations. The role focuses on strategy, governance and continuous improvement to protect brand quality and regulatory compliance.

You will develop the quality strategy, maintain the Quality Management System, ensure HACCP and ISO/FSSC adherence, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Global Quality to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years leadership in Quality within Global FMCG.
• Outstanding communicator at all levels in Global Matrix.
• Experience implementing organizational change.
• Leadership in deployment of advanced Quality strategies.
• Degree in Quality, Engineering or Business.
• Knowledge of leading edge Quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Quality strategy and annual plans aligned with Bacardi objectives and Global Quality/SQS strategy.
• Lead, develop and coach the Quality team, building capability and a strong Quality culture.
• Maintain, strengthen and improve the Quality Management System across UK Operations.
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with Bacardi standards, legal requirements and ISO 9001/FSSC 22000 where applicable.
• Lead Continuous Improvement programmes using structured problem-solving and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Global matrix

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Tools

FSSC 22000

ISO 9001

HACCP

Job description

Bacardi is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering standardised quality practices and systems across 8 UK locations. The role focuses on strategy, governance and continuous improvement to protect brand quality and regulatory compliance.

You will develop the quality strategy, maintain the Quality Management System, ensure HACCP and ISO/FSSC adherence, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Global Quality to deliver integrated solutions.