Job Description
Director of Supply Chain AssuranceLocation: 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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