At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supply chain assurance strategy and ensure top-notch food safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading company committed to quality and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to influence industry standards.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and drive strategic change.
- Why this job: Shape the future of supply chain performance and make a real impact in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Senior technical leadership experience in the food industry and strong knowledge of compliance standards.
The predicted salary is between 45900 - 56100 £ per year.
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
Director of Supply Chain Assurance in Craigavon employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
