Role Purpose

This roleis responsible forsupporting the end-to-end execution of QSE programs, ensuring operational compliance with food safety, quality, and environmental regulations. As amorejunior developmentrole, the Senior Manager focuses on the tactical implementation of QSE standards within specific segments of the cluster, providing technical support to the Senior Director and Director while developing the leadership capabilities required for higher-level functional management.

What you will do for us

Strategic QFS Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Innovation Support:Assistin the preparation of Quality and Food Safety assessments for "1st time right" new product and package introductions.

• Project Coordination: Support the implementation of regional QFS projects, ensuring data collection and milestone tracking aremaintainedacross the cluster.

• Continuous Improvement (CI):Identifyopportunities for operational efficiency and support the "Zero Defect" mentality through local CI initiatives.

• Data Performance: Manage and analyze QFS performance metrics toidentifytrends and provide insights for cluster-wide reporting

Franchise & System Capability Development

• Verification Support:Assistin verifying that bottling system capabilities meet company standards through on-site visits and documentation reviews.

• Policy Deployment: Support Franchise Technical Operations Managers in the tactical rollout of policies to protect trademarks and assets.

• Scaling Support: Help scale quality requirements for new categories bymaintainingtechnical documentation and guidelines

Compliance & Governance:

• Serve as the technical lead for specific components of specialized OU programs, such as Lab Proficiency Testing or Sensory Proficiency.

• Assistin managing basic complianceforEnvironment and Safety (EHS) as directed by the Senior Director.

• Monitor the integration of quality standards at the local level tomaintaina "Quality First" culture

Risk Management & Compliance

• Incident Support: Provide data and administrative support for Incident Management & Crisis Resolution (IMCR) activities.

• Troubleshooting:Assistin Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and the tracking of Corrective Action Plans (CAP) for local QFS risks.

• Audit Readiness: Coordinate with bottling partners to ensure audit readiness and follow up on the completion of audit action items.

• Regulatory Tracking:Monitorlocal regulatory changes to ensure ongoing alignment with internal global policies

Stakeholder & Bottler Interface

• Work closely with local bottler project teams to ensure the tactical execution of cluster initiatives.

• Help maintain a regular communication cadence by preparing reports and meeting materials for cross-functional leadership.

• Maintain structured reporting within the defined governance framework to ensure data transparency for the cluster

Qualification & Experience

• 3-5 years ofQuality,Food Safety,OccupationalHealthandSafetyexperience in Food& Beverage industry 

• Experience in manufacturing processes witha strong desireto broaden technical knowledge across the full QSE spectrum.

• Strong hands-on project leadership experience

• Experience in manufacturing processes

• Demonstrated ability to support complex projects and manage tasks within a defined scope

• Strong operational problem-solvingskill

• Adaptable and resilient, witha growthand continuous learning mindset; comfortable leading through ambiguity and change

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, BusinessAdministrationor a related field isrequired.An advanced degree is preferred; however,demonstratedleadership impact and relevant experience will be strongly valued.

Travel Requirements

• Up to33% travel, subjecttobusiness needs.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape and lead the technical and supply chain agenda for a complex,high impactsystem.

• Exposure to senior leadership and strategicdecision-making.

• A diverse, multicultural environment withstrong growthand development opportunities.

• The chance to drive meaningful impact acrossfood safety, quality,safety, sustainability,innovationand performance.

Please note: the below salary information applies only to roles based in Poland, in line with local regulations.

Base Salary: 229,000 PLN to 288,000 PLN

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15%

Annual incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.