Quality Auditor Team Leader

About

The Role As a Quality Auditor Team Leader, you guide and support the Quality Auditors on shift. You make sure checks, audits and investigations are completed on time and to the right standard. You help keep products safe, legal and high‑quality by working closely with Production, Technical, Hygiene and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and organise Quality Auditors so all checks and audits happen on schedule.

Make sure non‑conformances are understood, corrected and followed up.

Carry out investigations into customer complaints, out‑of‑spec results and micro or chemical issues.

Complete GMP, traceability, hygiene and fabrication audits and report findings.

Manage testing schedules for raw materials, products and the environment.

Support validation, HACCP improvements and internal audits.

Keep calibration records up to date and organise external calibration when needed.

Support team development through coaching, guidance and performance management.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

You will have experience in quality or technical roles in the food industry.

Bringing an understanding of BRC, retailer standards, HACCP and food safety.

You will have experience supervising, coaching or leading others.

With strong communication and the ability to influence across teams.

You will demonstrate a positive, supportive attitude and strong work ethic.

What We Offer  

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Company pension scheme
Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
Employee discount scheme
Experience annual pay reviews
Profit related pay
Opportunity for extended leave
Free on-site parking
Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About You About UsSamworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.  

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.  

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!  
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.  

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gang masters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative. All Locations Leicester All  Locations is a required field

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Advertising Salary Competitive + Benefits Vacancy Type Permanent Normal  Working Days:

Sunday to Thursday Normal Start & Finish Time:14:00 - 22:00