QA Manager -Supply Chain

Salary

Competitive

Location

Grantham/Craigavon

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 25 days at 23:59 GMT.

My job

QA Manager-Supply Chain

Location: Grantham or Craigavon

The primary focus will be to assist, as a member of a small team, in the continued development of a strong internal and external supply chain, acting as the first ‘technical’ point of call for suppliers, internal sites and support in any customer queries or audits.

Ensuring the integrity, suitability and quality (compliance with specification) of the day-to-day deliveries of all materials being supplied into the Pilgrims Europe business in the UK, NI and ROI.

Specific areas of responsibility may include ingredients and/or meat, as well as the necessary due diligence and compliance, to ensure that all required systems are up to date.

Drive ongoing improvement in supplier approval and maintenance, supporting internal team members and external suppliers on that journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team, managing workload and SMART KPIs.
• Own the supplier approval process, including risk assessments, audits, performance monitoring and corrective actions.
• Identify and manage supply chain vulnerabilities through material risk assessments and testing.
• Ensure suppliers understand specifications, compliance requirements and maintain accurate data in Smile/Foods Connected.
• Support manufacturing sites with supplier performance insight, audit requests and non‑conformance management.
• Maintain and improve systems (BRCGS, Customer COPs, SAP, Smile, Foods Connected) and provide clear KPI reporting.
• Support raw material specifications to ensure processes are robust.
• Collaborate with Technical, Procurement, Food Development and site teams to enhance supplier capability.

About You

Essential

• Food‑related qualification or relevant technical experience.
• Experience with ingredient specifications and understanding of food legislation/retailer requirements.
• VACCP knowledge, strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Confident influencing, coaching and challenging positively.
• IT‑competent (Office 365, Smile, Foods Connected).

Desirable

• Degree in Food Science.
• HACCP Level 4.
• Experience with auditors, suppliers and customers.
• Broad food industry experience and strong supplier relationship skills.

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

What we'll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership