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Quality Lead at Diageo
Diageo
September 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Requirements:
BSc Degree/ Diploma in Food-Tech, Bio-Tech & Food Science or Equivalent
5-7 years' experience of FMCG
Experience in i Prior experience in Managing a team.
Supplier auditing experience an advantage.
Experience in implementation of HACCP SANS 10330.
Experience in implementation of FSSC 22000.
Experience I implementation of ISO 9001.
Knowledge of liquid blending will be an advantage.
Knowledge of OHSA will be an advantage.
Understanding of NEMA will be an advantage.
Ensure adherence to Diageo's standards including global risk management standards, quality management standards, BTMs and specifications
Owner of brand technical equity with 3PL, ensure that brand equity is not compromised.
As a Quality lead, provide, advise and technical support to 3PL Production team regarding our brands.
The role holder will be first point of contact of any Quality or Food Safety variances and issues during manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with all material suppliers on liquid compliance.
Co-ordinate 3PL Projects/Innovations trials.
Provide Technical expertise for 3PL projects & trials conducted.
Understanding of Root Cause Analysis process.
Monitors , Analyse and Communicate Quality performance trends
Collaborate with Planning & Procurement to manage any materials close to expiry with suppliers.
Risk Management methodologies & mitigation thereof.
Collaborate with 3PL to ensure HACCP, FSSC 22000 & ISO 9001 requirements are met regarding with 3PL regarding Diageo products .
Manage Customer & Consumer complaints process with 3PL & that reporting is done within the required Diageo timelines.
Understanding of the Diageo Manufacturing Excellence Program: Quality, HSE, Risk Management, Controls-Compliance-Ethics (or similar in another Global and advanced CPG company)
Understanding of overall supply chain practice in Diageo and/or a CPG company: Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Customer Service, cost structures and value chains.
Ensure 3PLs have a robust Product recall / traceability process that gets tested at least twice a year.
Demonstrates role model behaviour and coaches' others to follow a consistent approach and go beyond mandatory minimum requirements.
Experience in external auditing, & Project management.
Proactively leverages the learning curriculums and materials on Diageo Academy and other sources to continuously grow and develop in role.ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂïÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂïÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂï
Track TPO partner environmental performance, challenge constructively and support improvement initiatives to deliver improvement in line with Diageo Society 2030 commitments.
Practical experience of quality/food safety audit delivery in a manufacturing environment. Lead audit training is an advantage.
Able to lead or work effectively in cross-functional teams
Inspire and motivate employees in the Co-packer's according to Diageo Purpose, Values and principles.
Analytical capability: able to make a Root Cause Analysis and drive corrective & improvement actions from there
Ability to develop tactical action plans
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Deadline:21st September,2026
BSc Degree/ Diploma in Food-Tech, Bio-Tech & Food Science or Equivalent
5-7 years' experience of FMCG
Experience in i Prior experience in Managing a team.
Supplier auditing experience an advantage.
Experience in implementation of HACCP SANS 10330.
Experience in implementation of FSSC 22000.
Experience I implementation of ISO 9001.
Knowledge of liquid blending will be an advantage.
Knowledge of OHSA will be an advantage.
Understanding of NEMA will be an advantage.
Ensure adherence to Diageo's standards including global risk management standards, quality management standards, BTMs and specifications
Owner of brand technical equity with 3PL, ensure that brand equity is not compromised.
As a Quality lead, provide, advise and technical support to 3PL Production team regarding our brands.
The role holder will be first point of contact of any Quality or Food Safety variances and issues during manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with all material suppliers on liquid compliance.
Co-ordinate 3PL Projects/Innovations trials.
Provide Technical expertise for 3PL projects & trials conducted.
Understanding of Root Cause Analysis process.
Monitors , Analyse and Communicate Quality performance trends
Collaborate with Planning & Procurement to manage any materials close to expiry with suppliers.
Risk Management methodologies & mitigation thereof.
Collaborate with 3PL to ensure HACCP, FSSC 22000 & ISO 9001 requirements are met regarding with 3PL regarding Diageo products .
Manage Customer & Consumer complaints process with 3PL & that reporting is done within the required Diageo timelines.
Understanding of the Diageo Manufacturing Excellence Program: Quality, HSE, Risk Management, Controls-Compliance-Ethics (or similar in another Global and advanced CPG company)
Understanding of overall supply chain practice in Diageo and/or a CPG company: Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics and Customer Service, cost structures and value chains.
Ensure 3PLs have a robust Product recall / traceability process that gets tested at least twice a year.
Demonstrates role model behaviour and coaches' others to follow a consistent approach and go beyond mandatory minimum requirements.
Experience in external auditing, & Project management.
Proactively leverages the learning curriculums and materials on Diageo Academy and other sources to continuously grow and develop in role.ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂïÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂïÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂï
Track TPO partner environmental performance, challenge constructively and support improvement initiatives to deliver improvement in line with Diageo Society 2030 commitments.
Practical experience of quality/food safety audit delivery in a manufacturing environment. Lead audit training is an advantage.
Able to lead or work effectively in cross-functional teams
Inspire and motivate employees in the Co-packer's according to Diageo Purpose, Values and principles.
Analytical capability: able to make a Root Cause Analysis and drive corrective & improvement actions from there
Ability to develop tactical action plans
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Deadline:21st September,2026