Quality Safety and Environment; QSE Senior Manager - Edmonton

Position: Quality Safety and Environment (QSE) Senior Manager - Edmonton
Are you looking for new challenges and personal growth within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Then we have a great opportunity for you! Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect? Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing? Will you make an impact with your desire to win? Advert Closing Date: 20/01/2026 Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews Share scheme Competitive pension contributions Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts including childcare vouchers, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional health care and life assurance Free parking Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen Excellent parental benefits Edmonton Operations plays a key role in the GB network, producing approximately 150 million cases of drinks per year across seven manufacturing lines.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

It is also the only site in GB that produces our Oasis drinks.

With over 300 employees across Manufacturing, QESH, and Engineering, gaining experience here can open doors to excellent career opportunities both within Edmonton and across other GB sites.

We are looking for a Senior Quality Safety and Environment Manager to lead our site’s quality and safety agenda with both strategic vision and hands-on execution.

This role is central to ensuring we meet and exceed internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations—while fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will bring strong technical expertise, along with proven leadership in driving operational excellence, managing diverse stakeholder groups, and developing high-performing teams.

Candidates from FMCG or pharmaceutical environments are preferred, given the pace, precision, and regulatory rigour of the role.

What to expect:
You will have ultimate responsibility for leading and developing the direction of the on-site QSE function.

Key responsibilities include:

Define and deliver the site’s Quality and Safety strategy, ensuring alignment with business and corporate goals.

Champion a culture of safety, quality, environment and accountability across all levels of the organisation.

Lead and coach cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Health & Safety, Environmental practices and Compliance.

Oversee compliance with local regulations (e.g.

HSE, Environment Agency) and global standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, GMP, and HACCP.

Ensure effective systems are in place for product release, investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and CAPA management.

Conduct and prepare for internal and external audi ts , acting as the site’s primary contact for regulators and key customers.

Own and drive the Quality Management System (QMS) and EHS programs, embedding a right-first-time mindset.

Monitor, analyse, and act on safety and quality KPIs, driving continuous improvement in yield, waste, and performance.

Partner with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver robust risk assessments, safe systems of work , and process control standards.

Lead incident investigations, ensuring learnings are embedded across the site.

Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Regulatory Authorities, Customers, Unions, and Corporate Functions.

Collaborate closely with People and culture, Engineering, and Operational teams to embed best practices in training, onboarding, and employee engagement.

Skills & Essentials:
Degree or equivalent in in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemical or a related technical field.

Minimum 7 years in Quality and/or Safety roles, ideally within FMCG or pharmaceutical sectors.

Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and leading in a matrixed organisation.

Proven track record in regulatory audits, QMS, and risk management.

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent certification in Occupational Health & Safety is a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Be able to manage part of the business with a focus on tangible operational planning and delivery Able to make…