About the position
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! The Quality/Food Safety Team is responsible for supporting the Production Team in ensuring that Diageo's products are produced in compliance with TTB and Company regulations, and that these products meet the expectations of our discerning consumer base. This role as part of the team will play a key role in delivering on the quality and food safety commitments of the organization in ensuring that Diageo's high standards are maintained.
Responsibilities
- Providing quality leadership on the shift
- Performing microbiological testing of water, distilled products and ingredients
- Performing process audits to monitor compliance to Global Risk Management and North American Standards
- Performing inspections of raw materials to ensure conformance to product specifications
- Performing sensory analysis of in process products, finished products and ingredients
- Performing analytical testing on in process products, finished products and ingredients to ensure adherence to product specifications
- Development, implementation and maintenance of an asset care program for testing equipment that covers maintenance, calibration, repair and replacement
- Document procedures to ensure consistency in the use and operation of test equipment
- Define the requirements and train Quality/Food Safety Technicians to perform basic troubleshooting of equipment
- Assist Operations with rollout and compliance of food safety items in Infinity QS (PM's, startup checklists, OPRP's, etc.)
- Food Safety Inspection Program (closing of findings, communication of findings, preventative actions)
- Active participation (self-directed) on the Food Safety Team
- Manage color coding program (right tools, right places, ordering of replacements, etc.)
- GMP inspections - weekly
- ISO Audit participation and preparation
- Track/Update/Communicate food safety issues (to Operations and Leadership Team)
- Deliver on Quality/Food Safety objectives as assigned
Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering preferred or 3-5 years of analytical experience in a laboratory or in a plant environment
- Ability to analyze issues and provide logical resolutions
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to multi-task
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients
- Familiarity with microbiological test methodology
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Wellness benefits
- Industry leading parental leave
