Night Shift QA Lead: Food Safety & Quality Champion

Pilgrim's Europe; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a passionate QA Supervisor to own food safety, quality assurance, and compliance during night operations at our Attleborough site. You will lead a team of Quality Technologists, drive HACCP/GMP adherence, and embed a proactive safety culture across production.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with Technical and Production teams to meet customer and regulatory standards on high-volume production lines.

Qualifications

• HACCP Level 4 (desirable).
• Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, or Quality Management.
• Proven experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or high-risk production environments.
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards, GMP, HACCP, and allergen control.
• Demonstrable leadership and team development skills.
• Confident in problem-solving, auditing, and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the lead Quality authority on night shift, driving food safety excellence
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety standards, BRC, GMP, and allergen controls
• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of Quality Technologists
• Embedding a proactive food safety culture across production teams
• Using data analysis, KPIs, and root cause analysis to improve performance
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Supporting Operational Excellence (OPEX) and Technical strategy delivery
• Ensuring products meet customer, regulatory, and brand standards every time

Skills

HACCP Level 4 (desirable)

Education

Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, or Quality Management

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a passionate QA Supervisor to own food safety, quality assurance, and compliance during night operations at our Attleborough site. You will lead a team of Quality Technologists, drive HACCP/GMP adherence, and embed a proactive safety culture across production.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with Technical and Production teams to meet customer and regulatory standards on high-volume production lines.