Partnership Quality Manager

Requisition ID: 40336

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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.

The Crafted Highlights:

In the role of Partnership Quality Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and food safety of Molson Coors products produced at external partner locations across North America. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will evaluate and strengthen quality systems, oversee food safety programs, monitor performance through scorecards and KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence.

Reporting to the Director, Quality Food Safety, you will provide quality leadership across strategic partner operations, support acquisitions and business integrations, and ensure quality standards are consistently implemented, maintained, and improved. This role serves as a critical link between the Supply Chain, Quality, and Strategic Partner teams to protect consumers, strengthen partnerships, and uphold the Molson Coors commitment to quality.

What You'll Be Brewing:

- Champion the quality vision, strategy, and roadmap for Strategic Partners across the North American Supply Chain, ensuring alignment with corporate quality objectives and the Molson Coors Quality Management System. Define and monitor key quality metrics, scorecards, and performance indicators that drive continuous improvement.
- Lead the implementation and sustainment of Quality Management Systems and Food Safety programs across partner operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and food safety principles.
- Build organizational quality capabilities by establishing standard work, maintaining quality documentation, facilitating knowledge transfer, and supporting technical training and quality education programs.
- Drive World Class Supply Chain and continuous improvement initiatives through the implementation of quality systems, statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies that improve product quality and process performance.
- Lead and develop team members through effective performance management, coaching, talent development, and employee engagement practices while supporting the development of quality professionals across partner facilities.
- Support acquisitions and integration activities by leading quality workstreams, conducting assessments, implementing standards, and ensuring successful transition and onboarding of new business partners.
- Strengthen supplier and partner quality capabilities by implementing systems, processes, and monitoring tools that ensure consistent performance, effective corrective actions, and compliance with quality expectations.
- Quality support, including scorecards for all geographies (US, Canada, and Latam).

Key Ingredients:

- You have 8+ years of relevant experience in quality, food safety, manufacturing, brewing, beverage production, or a related field.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Quality Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as ASQ, ISO 9000, HACCP Manager, IBD, Six Sigma, or related quality certifications are considered strong assets.
- You possess a deep understanding of quality systems, food safety programs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- You have advanced knowledge of manufacturing systems, process control systems, and statistical process control (SPC).
- You are skilled at analyzing technical data, identifying trends, and implementing solutions that improve quality performance and operational effectiveness.
- You have experience leading root cause investigations and applying structured problem-solving methodologies to complex quality and food safety challenges.
- You possess strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills and can effectively influence teams across multiple functions and locations.
- You have working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards, including Food Safety GMPs, FDA regulations, TTB regulations, OSHA requirements, and environmental compliance requirements.
- You have demonstrated experience implementing quality improvement initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Six Sigma, Process Capability, Total Quality Assurance (TQA), and World Class Manufacturing principles.
- You build relationships and collaborate to achieve desired outcomes.
- You act with integrity and accountability while driving results.
- You have a thirst for learning and are always looking for ways to learn and help others grow.

Beverage Bonuses:

- Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
- 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, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
- 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
- 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 e-mail [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 : $111,900.00  -   $146,900.00  (posting salary range) +  15 %  target short term incentive +  $23,000  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.