Quality & Process Assurance Lead — Beverages Ops

Diageo; Región Ciénega; On-site; MXN 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo La Primavera Tequila site seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems, risk management, and process improvements across production and QA labs. You will drive compliance with GRMS guidelines and coordinate audits with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality product and regulatory adherence.

The role requires leadership of quality initiatives, training operators, and collaboration with Tequila Supply Leaders to sustain zero-defects standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years direct manufacturing and quality experience in beverages, food or related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and food safety management.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• Solid Six Sigma knowledge (DMAIC, SPC, ANOVA, hypothesis tests).
• Experience with ISO 9001, HACCP, FSSC22000, ISO 17025.
• Lead Auditor training for ISO 9001, HACCP, FSSC22000, ISO 17025.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong coaching, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Accompanying and supporting performance on Quality Assurance KPI´s with stakeholders.
• Promote a zero-defects culture aligned with company values.
• Lead, mentor and support shop floor for quality-related risk analysis and preventive actions.
• Provide training and certify operators in lab methodologies including R&R analysis.
• Ensure measurement quality and calibration maintenance through SPC, repeatability and reproducibility analysis.

Skills

Quality management

Six Sigma

Lead Auditor

English

Spanish

Quality & Food Safety

ISO 9001

Education

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Biology

Master's degree

Job description

Diageo La Primavera Tequila site seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems, risk management, and process improvements across production and QA labs. You will drive compliance with GRMS guidelines and coordinate audits with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality product and regulatory adherence.

The role requires leadership of quality initiatives, training operators, and collaboration with Tequila Supply Leaders to sustain zero-defects standards and continuous improvement.