Food Quality Assurance Supervisor

Debro Group Ltd. t / a ABL Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food distribution company in Southeast London is seeking a Food Quality Assurance Supervisor to join their Quality Assurance team. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position and a technical background is desirable. Responsibilities include managing QA compliance, team supervision, and communication with customers. The company values high-quality standards and offers competitive benefits, including 28 days holiday and free parking.

Benefits

28 days holiday + Bank holidays

Great discounts on food products

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisor role in a similar position (Food industry ideal).
• Technical background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Controlling the labelling system and ensure compliance.
• Supervising the QA team and assisting the Quality Manager.
• Handling customer and supplier communication.

Skills

QA Compliance and Administration

Team management

Communication with customers and suppliers

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a FOOD BACKGROUND? Do you have experience in a MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT? If so, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to join a very well-established food distribution company based in the UK as part of their Quality Assurance team. The company in question prides themselves on their quality and therefore they are trusted by over 400 clients and a huge customer base across the UK and Europe. This is an opportunity for you to join this crucial team at the company and join a rapidly expanding player in the ever‑changing, always moving Food distribution industry.

Title: Food Quality Assurance Supervisor

Salary: £30,000

Languages: MANDARIN and / or CANTONESE ideal. Other languages are a bonus.

Location: Southeast London (Accessible via M25, southeastern rail and Thameslink)

Car Parking: Free Parking

Hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday

Work style: Fully office based

Start date: ASAP

Benefits: 28 days holiday + Bank holidays, great discounts on food products.

The company

This company has been operating in the UK for many years and following COVID with the explosion in home cooking seen on social media and on store shelves, they have been consistently working to increase their product line and bring their items to more and more supermarkets and restaurants. As tastes and trends change, this company strives to move with them and stay on top of the most popular food items and ingredients. One key reason the company has been able to make such a huge impact is their adherence to high quality products and processes from start to finish. This role is a great opportunity to join such an integral team to a large company pushing to continue their success.

The Role in a nutshell

1) QA Compliance and Administration

• Controlling the labelling system, ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene codes and quality documentation.
• Preparing NCN and foreign body records
• Controlling technical equipment stock and quality
• Taking charge of traceability documentation (mass balance, supporting documentation etc.)
• Reporting on quality system performance to all levels
• Collect samples and prepare laboratory paperwork
• Support auditing of equipment, the environment, and fabrication
• Handle customer and supplier communication (customers include supermarkets / restaurants etc.)

2) QA Team management

• Supervising the QA team.
• Deputise for QM in case of absence.
• Assist QM.
• Production line and QA inspection checking.
• Controlling health and safety for all QA staff.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisor role in a similar position (Food industry ideal).
• Technical background is desirable.