Director of Supply Chain Assurance

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; Presencial; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Assurance in Craigavon, UK. This pivotal role entails leading the supply chain assurance strategy and ensuring food safety, quality, compliance, and integrity.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in senior technical leadership within the food industry, with robust knowledge of HACCP and the ability to influence performance across teams. Join a company that prioritizes quality and continuous improvement.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in senior technical leadership role within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP (Level 3+), VACCP/TACCP, and auditing standards.
• Ability to lead large teams and drive strategic change.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a best-in-class supply chain assurance strategy.
• Drive supplier risk management and compliance with audits.
• Ensure robust quality assurance to meet standards.

Conhecimentos

Senior technical leadership in food industry

Knowledge of HACCP (Level 3+), VACCP/TACCP

Experience with major retailers

Leadership of large teams

Understanding of supply chain risk and compliance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Director of Supply Chain Assurance

Location: GB or NI

Are you a senior technical leader ready to shape and safeguard end-to-end supply chain performance?

We're looking for a Head of Supply Chain Assurance to lead strategy, mitigate risk, and ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, compliance and integrity across our supply chain.

What you'll be doing

• Leading a best-in-class supply chain assurance strategy, aligned with business and customer expectations
• Driving supplier risk management and compliance, including audits and performance frameworks
• Ensuring robust quality assurance and material specifications to meet legal and customer standards
• Overseeing a high-performing product specifications function, delivering right-first-time accuracy
• Championing continuous improvement, leveraging systems and digital solutions
• Building strong partnerships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Providing clear governance, reporting and insight to senior leadership

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within the food industry
• Strong knowledge of HACCP (Level 3+), VACCP/TACCP, and auditing standards (e.g. BRCGS)
• Experience working with major retailers and customer Codes of Practice
• Ability to lead large teams and drive strategic change
• Strong understanding of supply chain risk, quality and compliance

Desirable

• HACCP Level 4
• Extensive auditing experience across multiple product categories and regions
• Knowledge of food labelling regulations
• Demonstrated success in change management and transformation
• Broad experience across factory operations, supplier management and specifications
• Animal/Poultry Welfare Certified

Why join us?

• Take ownership of a critical leadership role influencing end-to-end supply chain performance
• Work in a business committed to quality, integrity and continuous improvement
• Lead and develop a large, high-performing team
• Be at the forefront of industry standards and customer expectations