**Job Description :** **Governance, Quality & Risk Manager** **Reports to: Site Director** **Overview:** Responsible for the overall Risk, Quality, and Compliance agenda for the Amherstburg Site! **Purpose of Role:** + Identify, mitigate, and manage risks inherent on the site to protect our brands, people, and business. + Key focus on developing the skills and capabilities necessary for ensuring compliance with government legislation and Diageo Policies and Standards + Lead the key Governance strategies for the site including Zero Harm, HACCP, and ISO accreditation + Internal Auditing site facilities and operations to identify and quantify risks involved and implementing robust action plants to eliminate and mitigate the risks + Active participant on the Site Leadership Team, helping to provide strategic direction for the site, grow the capabilities of the workforce, and deliver critical metrics in LTA, PPM Defect, OEE, and Schedule Adherence + Lead the efforts of the site to deliver key projects such as Line Strategy, the COGS challenge, and the Innovation Portfolio safely, and right first time **Role Responsibilities:** + Strategic direction of Risk, Quality, and Compliance for the Amherstburg Site + Tracking and report of Governance critical metrics (Risk, Quality, Environment) + Roll out and embedding of key safety, quality, and environmental programs including Zero Harm, Life Saving Rules, HACCP, and ISO throughout site processes + Internal audit against GRMS and NA Standards + LTO IA and Quality leadership + Supplier Auditing / Supplier CI Team Lead + Implementation of Systems based upon IS, HACCP, GRMS, and NA Quality Manual + Driving continuous improvement and technical capabilities + Drive identification of cost-effective improvements + Supplier Quality Coordination and Management + Leading all aspects of the Quality Revolution + -GFPS, HACCP, ISO, holds, reworks, improving quality process and procedures + Ensure that business contingency plans are in place for the site and that they are adequately tested to provide business continuity + Assuring completion of corrective action plans to address audit findings, improvement opportunities, customer, and consumer complaints + Effective two-way communication of plant needs, concerns, and progress across all levels of the organization **Key Responsibilities:** + Keep workspace clean and organized Ensure the standard of housekeeping and image are maintained + Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements and legislation + Must follow company’s Good Manufacturing Practices including personal hygiene and all implemented Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and regulations + Support quality and food safety team to ensure maintenance of the ISO/FSSC/HACCP Systems **Management Responsibility** : + Leads, develops, and provides coaching for Governance team (5 direct reports) + Tracking and reporting of Governance critical metrics (Quality, Environment, Risk) + Leading the identification, prioritization and timely resolution of safety and quality-related problems + Provide expertise in the application of quality system, diagnostic and improvement tools + Works closely with members of the leadership team to share information and cooperate in joint improvement projects **Qualifications and Experience:** + Ability to provide strategic direction and enforce personal accountability + In-depth knowledge of quality management and risk management systems. + Proven track record of successful processing creation and implementation + Leadership of management systems across Quality and Assurance with specific experience in HACCP and ISO + ISO 9001 & FSSC 22000 trained auditor + Strong leadership and relationship building skills **Confidentiality:** Responsible to preserve and safeguard all confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of employment with Diageo Responsible to observe and follow the policies of the company and applicable legal requirements with respect to confidential information and the protection of privacy. **Flexible Working Statement:** Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. **Diversity statement:** Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Amherstburg Plant **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2025-02-12 **Salary Range:** **Minimum Salary:** $92250 **Maximum Salary:** $153750 **_At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others._** **_(Benefits/perks_** **_listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location._** With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. **DRINKiQ** What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. 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