Regional Sr. Quality Specialist

Requisition ID: 24914 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

The Headlines:   

In the role of Regional Sr Quality Specialist working in Milwaukee, WI, you will report to the Strategic Partners Quality Manager, the Regional Beverage Quality Specialist will be responsible for leading the development and execution of MolsonCoors Beverage Company (MCBC) key brands manufactured at our licenced partner Breweries in Mexico, and South America. Provide planning and implementation support to ensure MCBC quality and food safety standards are maintained at licenced manufactures. This role will have direct responsibility for ensuring excellent communication processes exist between the licenced manufacture and MCBC, working with key Breweries to improve quality process and performance. Has the ability to represent the quality community for New Product Development initiatives, synergize any cross functional or cross department resources for the successful launch of MCBC strategic beverages

This position reports to Strategic Partner & Hygiene Sr Quality Manager

The Responsibilities: 

• Promotes quality excellence and reliable beverage execution within the MCBC strategic partners to improve overall quality, productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor performance of our licensed partners to ensure MCBC product is manufactured against planned requirements.  Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement with MCBC strategic partners to ensure compliance to key process indicators/initiatives.
• Oversee the day-to-day function of the analytical, sensory, microbiology and operational results from our licensed partners to ensure company policies and procedures are met.  Facilitate and partner with Corporate Quality to ensure any concessions / permits at the manufacture are submitted and approved to ensure the proper disposition of product the product meets MCBC strategic initiatives.
• Conduct routine assessments of our licensed partners to improve the food safety systems, support ISC initiatives in the identification and qualification of new licensed partners as needed.
• Serve as resource / coach for established quality standards and procedures, quality education, sanitation, and technical support to optimize existing equipment/processes and new technologies for MCBC licensed partners

The Other Qualifications: 

• You have at least 5-8 years experience
• flexibility to travel globally and to stay connected across several time zones. Travel averages 50-60% but may vary. Travel of 2-3 weeks duration can be required for more distant geographies. Comfort with and respect for different cultures as well as excellent listening skills are all essential
• Focused primarily in the Latin America and Caribbean but travel to other geographies will be required as business requirements demand. The job will focus on supporting production of Coors and Miller brands
• Ability to communicate in more than one language, Spanish required with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Brewing or Beverage manufacturing environment
• Black / Green Belt certification
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome  
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments  

• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow  
• You exhibit our core values

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  

• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.