Supply Chain Excellence Manager in Blackburn

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet. We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision.

The Supply Chain Excellence Manager is responsible for deploying and supervising the World Class Operations (WCO) Supply Chain pillar across our Foodservice segment. Beyond WCO implementation, this role drives continuous improvement, leads savings initiatives, and champions operational excellence across all supply chain functions at both Regional and Local levels. Reporting into our Senior Manager, Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Excellence Manager is expected to play a central role in facilitating transformation, embedding best practices, and fostering a culture of high performance throughout the end-to-end supply chain.

Where You’ll Be: Ideally you will be based from one of our Foodservice sites in Europe, with a preference for Nules (Spain). Other locations include: Gosport or Blackburn (UK), Alf (Germany), Czeladz (Poland) or Hämeenlinna (Finland).

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Drive the deployment and effective operation of the WCO Supply Chain pillar across the Foodservice segment, ensuring the application of global best practices and standards.
• Lead the design and facilitation of workshops and strategic initiatives at Regional and Local levels to identify, evaluate, and realize supply chain savings and performance enhancements.
• Strategically analyze and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes (planning, warehousing, transportation, customer service) to identify gaps and drive operational excellence.
• Design, implement, and oversee robust performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Champion supply chain transformation and change management programs by building alignment, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring successful implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement using advanced methodology (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma) to deliver sustainable process enhancements and build a culture of excellence.
• Lead collaboration with IT, Operations, and cross-segment teams to integrate, optimize, and innovate supply chain systems and processes.
• Deliver comprehensive updates, progress reports, and value delivery summaries to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Represent and advocate for the supply chain function in strategic forums, actively contributing to the advancement of the World Class Operations community.

What You’ll Bring To The Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-10 years’ experience in Supply Chain-related roles within an industrial/manufacturing environment, preferably in the packaging or food industry.
• Proven experience with World Class Operations (WCO) programs and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and experience handling complex supply chain challenges.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to manage and advise teams across diverse business units.
• Demonstrated process and systems affinity; comfortable working with enterprise systems and improvement tools.
• Strong project management skills, capable of leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering results.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret data, develop insights, and translate them into practical actions.
• Change leader who can manage transformation projects, motivate teams, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Adept at challenging the status quo, embracing innovation, and delivering sustainable improvements.
• Proactive approach to identifying performance gaps and implementing solutions using proven methodologies.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel.

What We Offer In Return:

• The opportunity to work and grow in a truly global organisation with sustainability at its core.
• The opportunity to influence and make a significant impact on our supply chain processes across our global Foodservice segment.
• A competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• The opportunity to travel internationally.

Go ahead, apply today! If this sounds like a good fit, then we’d love to hear from you - please apply before the deadline of Friday 6th February 2026. Please note, we will be reviewing applications throughout the application period. As soon as your application has been reviewed, one of our talent acquisition team will be in touch with an update. Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.