Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor (food manufacturing)

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) professional with a passion for driving continuous improvement and leading a team to success?

We've partnered with a specialist family run food business who are experiencing phenomenal growth to find a talented Quality Assurance Supervisor / Lead to join their team and champion their commitment to quality and safety.

A new headcount to the team, the Quality Assurance Supervisor / Lead will report to the Technical Manager and oversee and lead a team of QAs working closely with production and NPD teams to uphold the highest standards across the business.

Quality Assurance Supervisor / Lead responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Champion a quality-first mindset across the entire organisation.
• Collaborate with other departments to investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing effective preventative measures.
• Own quality control procedures, ensuring they align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Manage audits and inspections, taking ownership of corrective actions and improvements.
• Oversee all testing protocols, including microbiological and chemical schedules, and ensure complete traceability.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints with a professional and timely approach.
• Assess and approve raw materials and equipment to guarantee they meet our stringent quality standards.

What We're Looking For in the successful Quality Assurance / QA Supervisor:

• Proven people leadership experience in a QA environment (food manufacturing).
• A self-motivated individual with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced knowledge of Food Safety and risk assessment.
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication skills.

This is a Monday – Friday site-based role, 8-5 with flexibility required.

Unfortunately, my client cannot offer sponsorship now or in the future, therefore applicants must hold the right to live and work indefinitely in the UK.