Technical Manager – Supply Chain Approval, Quality & Compliance

Overview

In this role you drive compliance across Hilton Seafood’s supply chains, aligning with the Hilton Seafood Standard and legal requirements. You lead the rollout of value-adding Technical IT systems (Foods Connected) across two sites, with training and competency packages. You serve as the go-to contact for supplier conformance and approvals, and oversee Raw Materials teams and risk-based assessment processes. You travel as needed and act as SME for Foods Connected to support cross-functional teams, audits, and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive holiday allowance
• life assurance (2x salary)
• development and internal promotion
• Share Save scheme
• free car parking on site
• enhanced maternity/paternity

Responsibilities

• Coach Production teams on Food Safety and Legality and assess training effectiveness with auditable records
• Coach QA/RMQA teams on food safety/legality and document training outcomes with risk assessments
• Act as SME for Foods Connected and support Buying, Technical, Packaging and NPD teams
• On-board new suppliers and maintain auditable standards across Foods Connected
• Ensure robust risk assessment processes for new ingredients and supplier changes
• Conduct horizon scanning for threats and communicate risks to stakeholders
• Link risk management to VACCP plan and CSR/ethics/authenticity controls
• Audit supply bases to develop suppliers and cover site-wide risk assessments
• Deputise for European Technical Director Seafood during absences
• Promote health and safety culture and travel as required

Key requirements

• Proven track record in leading and developing teams and acting as SME
• Experience with supplier scorecards and supplier management systems
• Experience with major retailers and strong integrity reputation
• Ability to manage multiple projects across geographies and time zones

• leadership
• cross-functional collaboration
• strong communication
• Foods Connected knowledge
• risk assessment and auditable documentation
• VACCP linkage to trade and CSR

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