Governance Director

Diageo España SA; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo Montgomery is seeking a Director of Governance (Quality & EHS) to lead the site governance framework for safety, quality, environment and security across a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and warehousing facility. The role emphasizes driving risk mitigation, policy compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Candidates should bring 7+ years of governance experience in beverages or related industries, with strong ISO/FSSC and quality system leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years governance experience in beverages, food, packaging or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of management systems and risk management in production environments.
• Leadership of management systems across quality and assurance with ISO/FSSC experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement site governance plans for Safety, Quality, Environment and Security.
• Lead a team of governance professionals across L5/L6 roles.
• Drive continuous improvement and embed ISO/FSSC accreditation.
• Ensure audit readiness and timely corrective actions; partner with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Governance

Risk Management

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

FSSC 22K

ISO 9001

Job description

Director of Governance (Quality & EHS)

About Diageo

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness! Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere! Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.

Diageo Montgomery

As part of its efforts to build an increasingly resilient and efficient supply network, premium drinks company Diageo North America announced plans to open a new manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The 360,000 square foot facility will have a multi-million case annual production capacity for Diageo’s leading beverage alcohol brands. This site will enhance the company’s North America supply chain operations and support future growth for the company’s export business. The new facility, which will be referred to as ‘Diageo Montgomery’, will provide a new point of operations closer to the company’s beverage distributors in the southern region. The site’s strategic location is expected to reduce required road travel, significantly helping to further mitigate carbon emissions associated with logistics operations. The new facility will also employ state-of-the-art technology for more efficient water and energy usage across the site.

About the Function

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

Context/Scope

Provide direction, resourcing, and decisions regarding the implementation of management systems such ISO22000, Global Finished Packaging Standards (GFPS), ZERO Harm strategy, environmental sustainability.

Purpose of Role

Focus of the role is to identify, mitigate and manage the operating risks inherent in the manufacturing site operations in order to protect the brands, people & company reputation. Key focus on developing skills and capabilities necessary for ensuring compliance w/ governmental legislation and Diageo policies & standards. Lead the key Governance strategies for the site including Zero Harm, ISO/FSSC accreditation, and Environmental Sustainability Internal auditing site facilities and operations to identify and quantify risks, and implement robust action plans to eliminate or mitigate the risks Active participant in the site leadership team, helping to provide strategic direction for the site, grow the capabilities of the workforce, and delivering key governance and performance metrics Lead efforts of the site to deliver key Innovation, Brand Change, and Supply Optimization projects

Key Outputs

• Gatekeeper of site Governance plans & systems for Safety, Quality, Food Safety, Environment and Security
• Lead and develop a team of Governance Professionals, reports L5 and L6 roles
• Ensure strategic improvement plans for safety, quality & environmental critical metric non-conformances. Track & report Governance critical metrics (Quality, Safety, Environment, Risk)
• Lead identification and timely resolution of safety & quality-related problems within site. Act as organizational lead for FACTS process for applicable site related issues Successfully embed site management systems which satisfy ISO 9000 / FSSC 22000 requirements and drive a continuous improvement / food safety culture at the site
• Work closely w/ members of site LT to share information and cooperate in joint improvement projects Roll out and embed Manufacturing Excellence Strategy throughout Governance driving sustainable critical metric improvements. Troubleshoot Supplier, production, and distribution issues Ensure compliance to site Governance programs through internal audit & assurance Build and maintain partnerships w/ Brand Technical Center, Procurement, NA Quality Org, and Supply Chain Ensure site operates efficiently, adheres to Diageo Global Risk Management Standards (GRMS) Assure completion of corrective action plans to address audit findings, improvement opportunities, customer and consumer complaints Effective two-way communication cross all levels of the organization

Qualifications and Experience Required

• 7+ years Governance experience in beverages, food, packaging or a related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of management systems and risk management w/in food or CPG production environment, including identification, assessment, control, crisis management and business recovery plan
• Knowledge of internal processes and procedures and understanding of interfaces between Supply & Demand
• 4 year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (preferably in a relevant physical science or engineering)
• Leadership of management Systems across Quality and Assurance w/ specific experience in FSSC 22K, and ISO 9001 (preferred)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Statistical Process Control

Diversity statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Plant Address

Diageo Montgomery 7000 Celebration Way Hope Hull, AL 36043