Requisition ID: 39111
Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward. We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies. Crafted Highlights: TheBeverage Quality Lab Managerwill lead the Quality Lab Department and Sensory Program at theToronto Brewery. This position is responsible for ensuring that the Beverage Quality Lab and Sensory Program meets or exceeds the Molson Coors Brewing Company standards for quality lab (ie. GLP) and sensory, providing timely and accurate analysis for operations, as well as participating and execution of change initiatives needed for World Class Supply Chain 2.0. This role is a part of the Quality Department and is responsible for managing and improving results necessary to achieve the Quality Busisness Needs and Site Master Plan. The Beverage Quality Lab Manager understands the Qualtiy priorities and drives improvement in technical and system aspects of the business including Quality KPI's, QMS, Food Safety/HACCP, loss elimination, consumer satisfaction/defect management and capital/innovation initiatives.
This person reports to the Senior Quality Manager, Toronto Brewery.
What You’ll Be Brewing:
- Promotes quality excellence and execution throughout the Brewery to improve overall quality, adherence to standards, and alignment to overall site
- Supports and leads the continuous improvement of the Quality Lab and Sensory Program, including analytical, microbiological and sensory trends
- Manages a team of 11 Quality Analysts, including performance and development plans
- Manages lab inventory levels, calibration shedules and budgets
- Supports the Satellite Quality Labs and lab equipment, including equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Audits adherence to the Process Standards for Quality Lab, Sensory and Food Safety, providing feedback to the teams where corrective actions are needed
- Participates in 3rd Party Audits as required
- Supports and coaches the Quality Lab, Brewing, Seltzer and Packaging operations teams on top loss quality and food safety activities
- Facilitates root cause analysis and continuous improvement related to Quality and Food Safety
- Supports the Quality Lab, Brewing, Seltzer and Packaging departments with Non-Conforming materials related to quality, and works with the North American Supplier Quality Team
- Promotes development and implementation of the Quality Food Safety Pillar
- Serves as resource and coach for established quality standards, procedures, quality education, sanitation and brewing and seltzer knowledge
- Provides Quality technical knowledge and support to optimize existing equipment and processes as well as new technology
- Supports the Quality Team cross functionally as needed, including but not limited to traceability exercises, dispositioning of product, reports and root cause analysis
Key Ingredients:
- You are a motivated leader that can inspire others; you respect your commitments and are able to obtain optimal results from others through respect
- You are diplomatic, professional and exercise great judgment in developing and maintaining excellent business relationships within the business
- Possess in depth technical and quality knowledge of beverage manufacturing
- Strong analytical skills and ability to present information data and propose solutions based on identified gaps
- Knowledge of regulatory agencies, such as CFIA and FDA, as well as GFSI and HACCP standards is an asset
- Bachelor of Science in Brewing Science, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology or relevant field
- Diploma in Brewing is an asset
- A minimum of 5 - 10 years experience in Beverage or Food manufacturing Quality environment
- Experience conducting internal audits and participating in third party audits
- Brewing or Beverage Laboratory, Quality, and Lean Manufacturing experience is considered a strong asset.
- As part of the recruitment process, the candidates will be required to provide consent to complete a criminal background check.
Beverage Bonuses:
- 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 Business 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, retirement plan options 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 and 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
Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please
[email protected].
Pay and Benefits:
At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.
Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $89,900.00 -$118,000.00 (posting salary range) +11% target short term incentive +$11,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).
The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.
