Supplier Quality Specialist

Supplier Quality Specialist

Date:
Jan 14, 2026

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US

Requisition

Overview

In the role of Supplier Quality Specialist working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin you will be part of the Brewing Innovation and Quality Team. You will build systems and processes that ensure materials and raw ingredients entering our sites meet Molson Coors quality standards, reporting to the Manager Supplier Quality and working closely with suppliers, procurement, brewery, VOP, and R&D.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Monitoring:
  Review and assess supplier performance (supplier plant audits, quality incident data management). Analyze quality incident data trends and supplier performance data using SPC (CTQ, KPI). Assess supplier quality performance in quarterly scorecards.
• Supplier Performance Management:
  Review and report supplier KPIs and performance vs. goals monthly/quarterly/annually. Identify quality trends and improvement opportunities, and close existing performance and compliance gaps.
• Partner with R&D to address gaps and adjustments to material specifications (based on regulatory, performance, incidents). Partner with procurement to ensure Supplier Quality standards are up to date & included in contracts with suppliers. Collect, review and approve supplier documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Partnerships & Stakeholder management:
  Partner with procurement & supply chain to ensure supply continuity. Review/approve new materials/designs/suppliers to allow for innovation, supply diversification, and COGS reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years experience in Quality, Technical, or Operations role within a manufacturing environment with preferred focus on brewing/beverage and/or packaging.
• Certified Supplier Quality Professional.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks while staying organized.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and decision‑making skills.
• Love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.
• Build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome.
• Take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments.
• Thirst for learning – always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.
• Exhibit core values.
• 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 competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with employer match, generous paid time off, engaging Wellness Program, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On‑site pub, access to brand clothing and swag, top events and free beer and beverages.
• Care about People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around key priorities.
• Care about our communities and play our part to make a difference through charitable donations and public events.
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups providing volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking.
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around First Choice Learning opportunities.
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Pay and Benefits

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $ – $. Target short‑term incentive and average benefits spend per employee are also provided.

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