BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The key objective of this role is to handle and ensure that products produced at 3rd parties are compliant to Quality Controls Plan expectations, and new product introductions or changes are implemented according to plan, ensuring any operational issues impacting the execution of the production are fixed in a timely manner
OBJECTIVE:
·Lead all aspects of Quality activities and processes at Tier1/2 suppliers
·Conduct and sign off APQP and validation for material and other trials
·Successful hand-over of the ‘new’ production to business-as-usual, following an agreed period of post launch ‘Hypercare’
·Provide status updates to key stakeholders
·Work closely with the Supplier to deliver NPI initiatives, process and product improvements without impacting ongoing supply of product.
·Ensuring supply chain lead times and risks are understood for all materials
·Ensure manufacturing capacity is optimized to deliver future demand including agreed spare capacity available at short notice required to support end market initiatives.
·Ensures good Project Management principles are applied and all risks, issues, financial implications and opportunities are accurately and timely communicated.
·Ensure relevant PMTA supporting activities are establish and aligned with
KNOWLEDGE:
·Operations line management and/or Project Management experience in FMCG Supply Chain (5-7 years)
·Experience in Quality Assurance
·New Product introduction management including supply chain management
What we offer you?
• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.