Global Beverage Tech & Quality Manager

Schweppes International Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage & Food is seeking a Technical Manager to support EECM bottlers and co-packers across multiple markets. You will safeguard quality, drive production improvements and help develop new production capabilities while partnering with internal specialists.

The role combines hands-on site work with strategic oversight, requires travel up to 50% and a focus on cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Packaging Development and Supply Chain. Amsterdam is the preferred base.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or another relevant technical discipline.
• Strong experience in beverage, food or another closely related FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and quality standards (ISO22000, FSSC22000, IFS, or AIB).
• Experience with root-cause analysis and translating findings into action plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and quality relationship with bottlers and co-packers, and onboard new partners.
• Monitor performance via quality KPIs, reviews and the Protect the Castle programme; identify risks and actions.
• Conduct site audits and corrective actions to ensure compliance with manufacturing and quality standards.
• Lead investigations of quality incidents using root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Verify traceability and quality controls from raw materials to finished products.
• Coordinate product launches, packaging changes and industrial trials with R&D, Engineering, Packaging, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Assess whether bottlers meet standards and feasibility of proposed production solutions.
• Develop relationships with bottlers, suppliers, inspection partners and certification bodies.
• Visit production sites to understand issues and provide technical support; respond to urgent incidents if needed.
• Communicate findings and plans to internal stakeholders and senior leaders.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Travel willingness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering or related technical degree

Job description

Suntory Beverage & Food is seeking a Technical Manager to support EECM bottlers and co-packers across multiple markets. You will safeguard quality, drive production improvements and help develop new production capabilities while partnering with internal specialists.

The role combines hands-on site work with strategic oversight, requires travel up to 50% and a focus on cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Packaging Development and Supply Chain. Amsterdam is the preferred base.