Leaf Quality Executive

About the role

The Leaf Quality Executive will support the deployment, governance and continuous improvement of leaf quality requirements across British American Tobacco's leaf operations in Sri Lanka. The role ensures independent, accurate, and timely execution of quality activities, with clear escalation of deviations and disciplined corrective action closure.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to GLCA Leaf Quality controls, quality governance, audit readiness and EHS/regulatory requirements.
• Manage laboratory and quality testing activities, including sampling, inspection, analytical testing, equipment calibration and ISO 17025 compliance.
• Guarantee data integrity through detailed reporting, document oversight, record keeping and use of quality systems such as GQUIS, LQS/Data Plus and SharePoint.
• Lead investigations of quality incidents, non‑conformances, out‑of‑spec results, customer complaints and audit findings using RCA and CAPA.
• Maintain training records and support proficiency checks related to quality procedures and operational standards.
• Identify improvement opportunities, standardise practices and support projects aimed at reducing quality loss and enhancing governance.
• Adhere to all applicable EHS, P&HM and P&IT guidelines with a zero‑incident outlook.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Applied Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related field.
• 2‑3 years of experience in quality management, laboratory operations or an analytical testing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography (GC), quality systems and laboratory compliance standards.
• Strong familiarity with quality management systems, ISO regulations, data examination, root‑cause evaluation and continuous improvement techniques.
• Effective collaboration, communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills across teams.

Required skills

• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Laboratory analytical techniques
• ISO 17025 laboratory standards

What we offer

• Market‑leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• A range of benefits that vary by country