Supplier Quality Area Leader - Bellshill, United Kingdom - William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons
William Grant & Sons
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Bellshill, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Introduction:

This role will support the development of a 'Quality Culture' across WGS suppliers.


You'll utilise supplier quality information and production quality data to lead the development of supplier and contract packing Quality Assurance processes (standards, inspection protocols) that enable WG&S to produce defect free products and build a foundation of quality throughout the supply chain.


Main Responsibility:


  • You'll work in partnership with the Head of Quality to design the Global Supplier Quality Policy. As the custodian of the policy. you'll then support the global roll out in conjunction with the Quality Leadership team.
  • Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the supplier control processes and report supplier performance to WG&S management.
  • Drive the global roll out of WG&S Supplier Quality Standards to all regions and to all 3rd party producers, contract packers & suppliers.
  • Develop and lead the Quality Supplier Audit Plan and produce standardised documentation to ensure contract packers and 3rd party compliance with WG&S standards.
  • Lead, motivate and develop the Supplier Quality team and the Manufacturing Quality team in line with the Company values to maximise employee engagement and ensure that talent is nurtured and retained.
  • Develop internal and external relationships with both site management teams and vendors, in order to meet site Supplier Quality related objectives.
  • Implement effective programmes of inspection and release for both incoming materials and final product to drive consistent standards across our global manufacturing locations, deploying best practice and ensuring our quality processes are fully aligned.
  • Proactively support manufacturing teams to drive improvement in quality metrics, reducing parts per million defects and levels of quality related decant and repair.
  • Degree qualified
  • A great people person and manager
  • Analytical skills and a proven record of delivering results in quality at a
    leadership level within FMCG suppliers.
  • Skilled at analysing external data, identifying improvement opportunities and motivating corrective actions.
  • Experience of implementing quality standards globally to third party suppliers

Nice to haves:


  • Lead Auditor qualified by a recognised standards organization (e.g. UKAS, LRQI, SCI)
  • Skilled at responding to customer requests with respect to Quality

What we can offer you:


  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
  • Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to 'buy' or 'sell' some holiday entitlement.
  • Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
  • Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
  • Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
  • Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
  • Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
  • Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons:


A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons:
a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives.

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values.

We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.


OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to "Have your best work day everyday".
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.


INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do thing
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