About this role
<p><strong>Requisition ID: </strong>39290 </p><h1 style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 12.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Quality & Food Safety Lead</span></strong></h1> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 12.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">At Molson Coors, quality is more than a standard—it's a promise to our consumers. We're looking for an experienced <strong>Quality & Food Safety Lead</strong> who will play a critical role in ensuring that every product leaving our brewery meets the highest quality and food safety standards.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 12.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This is a role for someone who combines strong technical expertise with natural leadership. You'll lead quality and food safety activities across the site, manage a team of specialists, partner with key stakeholders across the business, and drive a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, improving processes, developing people, and making a visible impact on the products consumers love, we'd love to hear from you.</span></p> <h1 style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">What you'll be doing</span></strong></h1> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As our Quality & Food Safety Lead, you'll be at the heart of ensuring product integrity, consumer safety, and regulatory compliance.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Your responsibilities will include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Leading the site's Quality & Food Safety agenda and ensuring compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and industry regulations.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Managing and developing the Quality Control team and laboratory operations, creating an environment focused on excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Overseeing laboratory activities, including microbiological, sensory, physical, and chemical analyses.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Acting as the site's subject matter expert for Quality & Food Safety, providing guidance and support to colleagues across Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, and other functions.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Monitoring quality performance, consumer complaints, and process trends to identify improvement opportunities before they become issues.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Driving root cause analysis, corrective actions, and risk mitigation initiatives to continuously improve product quality and food safety performance.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Working closely with regional Quality & Food Safety teams to implement best practices, standards, and improvement programs.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory authorities, auditors, contractors, and other external stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensuring effective management of non-conforming products and supporting product hold and release decisions when required.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Championing a culture of quality through coaching, training, and capability building across the brewery.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br>What makes you a good fit</span></strong></h1> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead and influence others.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You bring:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">At least <strong>5 years of experience</strong> in brewing, beverage, food manufacturing, or a similar production environment.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">At least <strong>3 years of experience in a quality management role</strong>.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Strong knowledge of <strong>Food Safety, HACCP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements</strong>.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Experience leading quality processes, laboratory operations, and quality improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Confidence working with auditors, regulators, and external partners.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into action.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Fluency in <strong>English (B2)</strong></span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A relevant university degree in Quality, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Brewing, or a related field.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br>Why you'll enjoy this role</span></strong></h1> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This role offers a unique blend of leadership, technical expertise, and business impact.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You'll have the opportunity to:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Influence quality and food safety strategy at site level.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Lead a team and help develop future quality talent.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Work closely with both local and regional stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Drive meaningful improvements that directly impact consumers and business performance.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Shape a culture where quality and food safety are embedded in everything we do.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 12.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><strong>Benefits for you</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5 weeks of vacation</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3x Free days </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Flexi Friday - flex your working schedule (if type of your works allows it) and take 1/2 or full day off on Friday</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">More time off during the year in significant moments of your life - birth of child, your wedding/registered partnership, accompanying your child to 1st day of elementary school, when moving within/out of the city and more</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Maternal and paternal leave in specific cases - we offer this benefit also for our employees who are not covered by the current CZ legislation</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Flexible working hours<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Opportunity to take some more time off and ask for Sabbatical leave after 3 years at the company</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Multisport card</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Unlimited Home Office within Czech Republic (if type of your work allows it)</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Meal vouchers</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Pension contribution, Retirement contribution, Service award, Life and disability insurance<br></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Cafeteria 10 000 CZK/points per year</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Referral bonus - if you refer a new colleague, you can get a reward of 10-20 000 CZK/points to your Benefit Cafeteria system after they complete probation period</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Long-term sick leave support - you can ask for the adjustment up to 100% of your base salary</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Employee Assistance Program - legal, financial, psychological support</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Company sponsored events and our products for better price</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">You're curious, proactive and enjoy understanding how things work and finding better ways to do them. You build strong relationships, communicate with confidence, and thrive in environments where cooperation and improvement matter. Most importantly, you take pride in delivering products that consumers can trust.<br><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Join us and help ensure every product we brew meets the highest standards of quality and food safety.</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> </span></p><p><br> </p> <p>Pivovary Staropramen as a part of Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic. If you need any kind of support during the application or recruitment process, please send us an email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> and our team will gladly assist you.<br> </p> <p><strong>Pay and Benefits:</strong></p> <p><br>At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.</p> <p><br>Our Total Rewards package includes a gross base salary of <strong>Kč794,000.00</strong> - <strong>Kč1,042,100.00</strong> (yearly posting salary range) plus a <strong>18%</strong> target annual bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits offering designed to support different needs and life stages.</p> <p>The salary range shown above reflects what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. Final pay is based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, such as previous experience, skills and internal equity.</p>