Quality Control Manager

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Región Valles; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equitable pay structures

Premium employee experience

Range of employee benefits

Descripción de la vacante

A leading spirits company in Mexico seeks a Quality Manager to lead quality assurance initiatives and compliance for Tequila production. This role requires strategic leadership, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and at least seven years of experience in quality or production. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is essential. The company offers a competitive rewards program and values diversity and inclusion.

Formación

• Minimum of seven years of experience in quality, production, and R&D roles.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English essential for collaboration.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
• Experience leading QA teams and implementing quality systems.

Responsabilidades

• Oversees laboratory accreditation and quality systems implementation.
• Manages product release for in‑process and finished Tequila and RTD products.
• Leads improvement projects for cost savings and process optimization.
• Drive quality culture, continuous improvement, and manage root-cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Own KPIs in safety, morale, quality, production, delivery, and cost within area of responsibility.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Certifications in food safety (HACCP, ISO 22000, SQF)

Certified Tequila Technician or Master of Tequila

ISO 22000 Certification

SQF Certification

Certified Tequila Technician

Master of Tequila

Descripción del empleo

Quote from Hiring Manager

Join Casa Herradura’s Quality team and be at the heart of excellence—where tradition meets innovation. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of Tequila by driving quality, safety, and sustainability across every step of the process. If you are passionate about making a real impact in a globally respected brand, this is where your leadership and technical expertise will truly shine.

Meaningful Work From Day One

Provides strategic and technical leadership for product quality and compliance at Casa Herradura Operations. Oversees laboratory accreditation and ensures effective implementation of quality and food safety systems. Leads a team of quality professionals focused on analysis, housekeeping and sanitation, and regulatory compliance. Drives quality culture, continuous improvement, and manages root‑cause investigation and corrective actions for quality issues.

What You Can Expect

The scope includes Tequila & RTD’s chains (Field, Distillery & Bottling, Contract manufacturing) & Mexico’s Distribution & Logistics. As a member of the Casa Herradura Leadership Team, establishes direction and contributes with the organizational objectives achievement and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion. Leader in diversity, excellent organizational leadership and notable communication skills, responsibility and commitment, time management, professional ethics, morals, confidence, teamwork, search for improvements in productivity in the company, decision making under conditions of certainty, uncertainty and risk.

What You Bring to the Table

Supports Casa Herradura’s quality objectives by applying structured systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and proactively communicating quality performance to leadership.

Supervises critical team activities, including field operation quality and agave development validation.

Ensures release of raw materials through physicochemical and sensory analysis, and oversees all in‑house laboratories, including the accredited lab.

Manages product release for in‑process and finished Tequila and RTD products.

Handles customer complaints for Tequilas and RTDs, ensuring timely follow‑up and resolution.

Provides technical quality support for imported products from Brown‑Forman Mexico and coordinates with production on product holds and investigations.

Maintains food safety certification and acts as the single point of contact for corporate Quality Assurance.

Leads or participates in improvement projects, including cost savings, loss elimination, and process optimization; contributes to agave supply, pricing, and technical committees.

Owns key performance results in safety, morale/D&I, quality, production, delivery, and cost within their area of responsibility.

Drives strategic initiatives, including contract manufacturing strategy, CAPEX planning, new technology evaluation, supplier/material change control, talent development, and representation in external committees and D&I networks.

What Makes You Unique

• This position stands out for its unique combination of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic impact. It requires a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, along with specialized certifications in food safety (HACCP, ISO 22000, SQF), quality auditing, and tequila expertise (Certified Tequila Technician or Master of Tequila). With a minimum of seven years of experience in quality, production, and R&D roles, the role demands a deep understanding of operational excellence and innovation. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is essential to effectively collaborate with local teams, international partners, and corporate stakeholders, making this position a key connector across functions and geographies within Casa Herradura and the broader Brown‑Forman organization.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown‑Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown‑Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown‑Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.