Material Quality Manager

Location: Nangor Road, Dublin & Mallusk, Belfast

(The role can be based either in Dublin or Belfast)

Permanent, Full-time

End date to apply: 05th April'2024

Join our Baileys Supply Chain Manufacturing Team

Bailey’s is the world’s number 1 selling liqueur brand and is one of Diageo’s global priority brands. Our indulgent blend of aged Irish whiskey and luscious Irish dairy cream, with hints of cocoa and vanilla, is loved the world over and sold in over 160 countries. Produced and bottled exclusively in Ireland, Baileys is enjoyed drizzled over ice cream, swirled into coffee or simply poured over ice.

The world's supply of Baileys comes from two production sites; Dublin and Belfast. Over 6.7 million cases of Baileys Original and Baileys Flavours leave the gates of these two sites every year, destined for over 130 countries worldwide.

In 2022, Baileys became the largest global spirits brand to join the B Corp movement. Joining the B Corp community means that Baileys has become one of 5,500 certified businesses working worldwide to build a more inclusive, regenerative, equitable economy for people and planet.

About the Role

This is a brilliant opportunity for an expert Material Quality Manager to come and craft the future at our Baileys production sites. The purpose of the role is to protect our Brands and Reputation at both sites and to play a lead role in driving world Class Quality Standards.

As the Quality Manager, you will work across all operational functions within the Baileys organisation, our Material suppliers and additionally with the Global Governance Team in developing and crafting the site strategy and implementing the vital initiatives and programmes to deliver against our goals.  You will be responsible for the delivery of objectives and targets for Baileys Material Quality Strategy.

Other key accountabilities are;

• Ensure that all manufactured goods are produced according to quality specifications and are compliant with government regulations and standards.
• Driving Continuous improvement programmes with Key suppliers.
• Lead projects using the manufacturing excellence principles.
• Lead root cause problem exercises both internally and externally.
• Responsible for Collating data and preparing reports thus monitoring governance performance measures and presenting them at daily, weekly, and monthly operation reviews.
• Identifying and driving cost-saving initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need;

• Third-level degree in Science or engineering.
• Experience in a similar role in FMCG/Manufacturing or similar industry.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to use initiative whilst under pressure.
• You will have the ability and capability to be able to challenge and influence peers and seniors.
• Computer literacy including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A full clean driving license is essential.

In return, we offer the prospect of an excellent career aligned with an industry-leading benefits package.

The role requires traveling to other sites or visiting suppliers.

Working with Us

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:

• Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Healthcare allowance
• Product allowance
• Contributary pension scheme
• Annual performance bonus
• Share options

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And crafting an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces 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 — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Join us, and you’ll be celebrated for your work and empowered to be you. Together with people around the world, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, crafting a tomorrow worth celebrating.

Our ambition is to build the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. Join us and help to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.