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Job Description

QA Supervisor Food Manufacturing

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off 6am to 6pm

Fixed Salary: 32736

Reporting to: QA Manager

Are you an experienced QA professional ready to step up and play a key role in driving standards across a fast‑paced food manufacturing site? We’re partnering with a leading UK food business that is investing heavily in quality, safety and continuous improvement. They are seeking a confident, proactive QA Supervisor to join their technical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a respected, well‑established food manufacturer known for high standards, a strong technical culture and a real commitment to safety and product integrity. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring food safety, quality and compliance across the site while supervising and developing a team of QA Auditors.

This position offers genuine influence, daily problem‑solving interaction with senior stakeholders and exposure to customer standards across major UK retailers.

As the QA Supervisor you’ll be the first point of contact for all QA‑related matters on shift, ensuring all processes meet internal customer and legal requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and escalating any breaches of CCPs, OPRPs or quality control points.
• Supporting investigations into food safety legality, contamination, hygiene or process control issues.
• Assisting in validation/verification activities and maintaining factory risk assessments.
• Acting as QA support during external audits and deputising for the QA Manager where required.
• Managing schedules for environmental testing, calibration, raw material testing and GMP checks.
• Driving food safety culture initiatives across the site.
• Owning the internal audit programme, including scheduling, training and non‑conformance close‑out.
• Ensuring end‑to‑end traceability, start‑up checks and line integrity are consistently maintained.
• Leading coaching and scheduling the QA team to ensure strong performance and adequate cover.
• Supporting NPD trials, Pre‑Pros and site improvement projects.

This is a hands‑on, influential role that requires a calm, confident communicator who can take the lead when technical issues arise.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or related discipline.
• Background in food manufacturing with strong QA/Technical experience.
• Experience working with major UK retailers (e.g. top‑tier standards such as M&S or Tesco).
• Strong understanding of HACCP and wider technical systems.
• Knowledge of food legislation, labelling, allergens and nutritional requirements.
• Confident communicator able to challenge, influence and work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to multitask, stay calm under pressure and maintain accuracy in a fast‑moving environment.
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• A secure role with a well‑respected manufacturer.
• Opportunity to work with a knowledgeable and supportive technical leadership team.
• Involvement in audits, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A chance to shape food safety culture and develop a strong QA team.

If you are a QA professional ready for your next challenge in a dynamic, forward‑thinking food manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1