Food Quality Lead - 12-Month Maternity Coverage (PM/Sat)

Recruit4Talent; Bilston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Holidays 28 days

Employee discount

Full training provided

Job summary

Recruit4Talent is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for a maternity cover 12-month contract in Bilston. The role involves overseeing QA/QC across a food production site, reporting to the Quality Manager and developing the QA/QC team.

A strong background in BRCGS, GMP, HACCP and food safety legislation is required, with a proactive approach to audits and improvements. The position is on PM shifts Tue–Sat, with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA/QC teams in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, GMP, HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people management skills with coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the Quality Control team.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, GMP, HACCP and customer specifications.
• Conduct audits, inspections, traceability exercises, mass balance checks and quality assessments across the site.
• Investigate non-conformances, implement corrective actions and liaise with suppliers where required.
• Support internal and external audits and deputise for the Quality Manager when necessary.
• Manage microbiological and organoleptic sampling programmes and maintain accurate quality records.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and hygiene teams to drive quality improvements and resolve issues.
• Coordinate export requirements, customer sample requests and label approval processes.
• Monitor hygiene, maintenance and prohibited item procedures to ensure full site compliance.

Skills

Quality leadership

GMP & HACCP

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Attention to detail

Job description

Recruit4Talent is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor for a maternity cover 12-month contract in Bilston. The role involves overseeing QA/QC across a food production site, reporting to the Quality Manager and developing the QA/QC team.

A strong background in BRCGS, GMP, HACCP and food safety legislation is required, with a proactive approach to audits and improvements. The position is on PM shifts Tue–Sat, with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.