Global QA & Supplier Systems Leader

Brown-Forman Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Equitable pay structures

Job summary

Brown-Forman Corporation in Louisville, KY seeks a Senior Manager, Global Quality Assurance to lead global quality programs, uphold food safety standards, and guide governance across sites and partners. You will direct audits, supplier quality, and consumer complaints, while advancing digital quality data initiatives.

With 8+ years in quality roles and a strong HACCP/GMP background, you will manage a high-performing team and ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline related to food & beverage.
• 8+ years of experience in quality, food safety, manufacturing, or technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergen controls, sanitary design, pest control and global food safety standards.
• Experience with quality systems, investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA development.
• Experience leveraging analytical and quality data for improvement and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead global quality programs including QMS, consumer complaints, supplier quality, and audit & assurance.
• Oversee quality governance, policies, standards, and documentation across the organization.
• Direct internal and external manufacturing audits and drive corrective actions.
• Lead digital intelligence initiatives and data analytics for quality decision making.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Quality governance

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Audit management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Brown-Forman Corporation in Louisville, KY seeks a Senior Manager, Global Quality Assurance to lead global quality programs, uphold food safety standards, and guide governance across sites and partners. You will direct audits, supplier quality, and consumer complaints, while advancing digital quality data initiatives.

With 8+ years in quality roles and a strong HACCP/GMP background, you will manage a high-performing team and ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous