Pilgrim's Europe
Director of Supply Chain Assurance
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Director of Supply Chain Assurance
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
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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
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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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