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
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