Quality Front Line Manager, Salmesbury

Seniority Level: Associate

#Ownership

Purpose:​

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. ​We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work. ​ ​
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That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.

                       

What's in it for you:

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health

• Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions

• 25 days holidays per year

• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall well-being (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental, etc.)

• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands

• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community

• 4 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion

• Global Bonus

• WPA Private Medical Care

• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver

The Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Quality Frontline Manager (FLM) to be based in Salmesbury and will lead the micro, phys-chem, and sensory lab teams. This role ensures the site meets all legislative and corporate quality standards, delivering safe and consistent products to consumers, providing reliable data for process control and improvement, and promoting a strong quality culture across all levels. The position follows standard office hours, Monday to Friday, and involves direct leadership of a team of 13 lab technicians across various shifts. The FLM will work closely with the Quality Specialist and report to the Quality Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a team of laboratory technicians, assistants, and sample room staff

• Provide coaching and guidance to operational teams on quality-related matters

• Ensure analytical equipment is properly maintained and calibrated

• Serve as a key point of contact between departments

• Maintain and enhance the accuracy and reliability of analytical results

• Take initiative in troubleshooting issues and supporting continuous improvement projects

• Conduct audits focused on quality, food hygiene, safety, and environmental standards

• Maintain and develop safe systems of work

• Ensure compliance with company quality policies both within the quality team and across the site

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and support cross-training for quality-related tasks

Experience

• In-depth knowledge of laboratory processes and best operational practices

• Experience with quality management systems and problem-solving methodologies

• Understanding of brewery processes (preferred)

• Proven experience in leading a team

• Strong leadership, coaching, and development skills

• Ability to influence peers and foster effective cross-functional collaboration

Why build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.

UNIQUE CULTURE

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

 

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites. 

 

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.

 

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