NPI Quality Manager

Position

As part of LVMH / Moët Hennessy, The Glenmorangie Company crafts, distributes and markets two of Scotland’s most acclaimed single malt whiskies; Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. We are seeking a standout contributor for our Quality team to play a critical role in bridging New Product Development, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations as the key quality liaison.

Your objective will be to ensure smooth collaboration and forward-thinking communication to maintain project moment and a 'right first time' approach.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Projects:
  • Be point of contact for the Quality function, directly with NPD and Marketing/Brand, in all projects pertaining to dry goods and finished product.
  • Implement a system that gives excellent overall visibility within the quality department to enable anticipation of resource needs.
  • Attend product committees to gain insight into upcoming projects and where you can impact them positively.
  • Drive the development of AQL standards, particularly in relation to Prestige/Luxury products at earliest opportunity.
  • Own, plan and attend first production of complex dry goods to ensure adherence to agreed standards and provide troubleshooting expertise to the supplier.
• Non-Conformances:
  • Coordinate and drive internal actions of the quality department when relating to non-conforming product (dry goods) in conjunction with the Non-Conformance Manager (ie. Production Quality Specialist, Pack Tech etc) and Dry Goods Inspection.
  • Support non-conformance activities relating to other functions to ensure effective and efficient resolution.
  • Ensure all data is present for quality actions to be suitably and efficiently dealt with.
• Operational Support:
  • Lead/guide ongoing line trials and testing (in conjunction with the Packaging Technologists).
  • Promote good practices in quality and food safety, ensuring that our finished product (and raw materials) remain safe and compliant.
  • Partner with engineering to ensure that they are aware of technical limitations of material being used and the minimum standards that are deemed acceptable by the business.
• Continuous Improvement (CI)
  • Assist and actively participate in the continuing CI journey currently undertaken by The Glenmorangie Company and provide advice/support in your areas of expertise.
• Team Management
  • To build and manage, in conjunction with the Quality & Product Compliance Manager, a high performing team of Packaging Technologists who will be responsible for implementation of new core products into production and all requisite testing and trialling required.

Profile

Key Skills:

Professional/Technical Experience:  

• Expertise in packaging materials, (relevant degree or industrial experience).
• Experience working with dry goods component suppliers.
• Proven project management qualification or demonstrable experience.
• Commercially aware (Business experience).
• Negotiation skills.

 

Key Competencies (soft skills):

• Strong communicator, good organisational skills, and the ability to work across functions and cultures.
• Leadership and Team Management.
• Analytical (understands technical aspects/fine detail).
• Problem solving skills.
• Team Player with a collaborative mindset.
• Influential. 

Additional information

About us:

At Glenmorangie, we aspire to embrace the broadest view of diversity, equity, and inclusion to build teams that are reflective of our customers and consumers, and that celebrate and maximise the uniqueness of every employee.

To reflect the diverse needs of our workforce, we offer a range of life friendly, inclusive policies including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements. We are committed to supporting the mental health of our workforce; we have a community of Mental Health First Aiders throughout the business, and we provide a safe space to talk about our wellbeing. We also champion physical wellbeing, offering employees discounted gym memberships.

We are a Disability Committed Employer and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the minimum requirements for the job.

Applications will close on Friday 27th September 2024.

Please submit a CV and Covering Letter, stating your desired salary on application and notice period, and whether you wish to apply through the Disability Confident Scheme.

Package: Competitive salary and benefits package.

NOTE: Only candidates with a suitable profile will be contacted for further discussions about the position.

Unsolicited introductions from employment agencies will not be accepted.