Senior Multi-Site Supply Chain Programme Lead

QLM Search; East Leake; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

QLM Search is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to deliver major supply chain projects across a multi-site meat processing business. You will work with the Executive Team and senior leaders to own a portfolio of programmes, ensuring priorities are defined, resourced and delivered on time.

The role requires hands-on delivery, ability to navigate complex operations, manage dependencies across procurement, planning, logistics and production, and to recover off‑track initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering large, cross-functional programmes within Supply Chain.
• Proven ability to manage multiple locations and complex dependencies (procurement, planning, production, logistics).
• Strong governance, financial control, risk management and reporting experience.
• Experience leading supply chain transformation, acquisitions or network change is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of complex supply chain projects and programmes from initial scope through to implementation and benefit delivery.
• Turn strategic priorities into clear project plans, milestones, responsibilities and measurable outcomes.
• Manage multiple programmes simultaneously across a multi-site meat processing network.
• Establish clear programme governance, reporting, risk management and accountability.
• Work across Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Operations, Commercial, Finance and Technical to coordinate delivery.
• Lead programmes covering network optimisation, planning, logistics, inventory, procurement, customer service and supply chain performance.
• Take control of projects that are off-track, identify the issues and establish clear recovery plans.
• Step into urgent supply chain challenges where senior project leadership and cross-functional coordination are required.
• Lead supply chain workstreams associated with acquisitions, integration and wider business change.
• Track project costs, resources, risks, dependencies and benefits throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Provide the Executive Team with clear reporting on progress, risks, decisions and areas requiring intervention.
• Ensure programmes deliver the operational and financial outcomes agreed at the outset.

Skills

Programme delivery

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Supply chain knowledge

Multi-site leadership

Job description

QLM Search is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to deliver major supply chain projects across a multi-site meat processing business. You will work with the Executive Team and senior leaders to own a portfolio of programmes, ensuring priorities are defined, resourced and delivered on time.

The role requires hands-on delivery, ability to navigate complex operations, manage dependencies across procurement, planning, logistics and production, and to recover off‑track initiatives.