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We are looking for an experienced and proactive QA Supervisor to join the Quality Team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a small, hands-on QA team ensuring product safety, legality, authenticity, and quality are consistently met within a safety-critical environment.
You'll be the bridge between Production & Technical, fostering a collaborative team culture while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and customer specifications compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day leadership of the QA team ensuring effective inspection, monitoring & verification tasks (e.g., metal detection, pH monitoring, sterilizer checks, microbiological testing).
- Liaise with internal teams & external bodies (FSA, OV) to ensure full site compliance.
- Be an ambassador for Food Safety & Quality Culture through your visible leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement and deliver accurate KPI reporting to senior management.
- Identify, segregate, and manage non-conforming products ensuring no risk to product integrity.
- Lead GMP audits, pre-start checks, and proactively manage Food Safety & H&S risks.
- Ensure your team is fully trained, motivated, and consistently performing to high standards.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in a similar QA/Technical supervisory role within a production environment.
- Strong understanding of Food Safety, Quality & Health & Safety Regulations.
- Hands-on leader with great attention to detail and a calm, logical approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
- Physically fit, with a flexible and proactive attitude.
- Competent in using IT systems for reporting and documentation.
- Monday - Friday position, 5.30am start
Qualifications Required:
- Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety (or equivalent)
- Level 3 HACCP (desirable)
- Manual Handling & Knife Skills (desirable, training will be provided)
If you're passionate about delivering excellence in food safety and quality, enjoy leading from the front, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you!
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