QA Supervisor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV scheme

Home Tech scheme

Cycle to Work

SMART Pension

Annual leave

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Clitheroe is seeking a QA Supervisor to lead quality assurance on site. You will drive food safety standards, coach teams, and ensure audit readiness across the factory.

This hands-on role reports to the QA Manager and carries a 06:00–18:00 shift pattern with fortnightly rotations. Candidate requirements include Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene, extensive experience in food manufacturing, and strong knowledge of BRC standards.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene required.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards and food legislation.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good IT and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support BRC and customer audit prep, including unannounced audits.
• Maintain and improve Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits and drive corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints and supplier non-conformances.
• Monitor microbiological trends, shelf-life testing and environmental swabbing.
• Coordinate product trials and validation activities.
• Produce technical KPIs and quality reports.
• Coach production teams on allergens, CCPs, GMP and best practice.
• Deliver food safety and quality training across the site.

Skills

BRC knowledge

Audit experience

Communication

Analytical skills

IT/reporting skills

Education

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene

Job description

We're looking for a QA Supervisor to join our Technical team in Clitheroe. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced

Quality professional who wants to make a real impact by driving standards, coaching teams, and helping us deliver products our

customers can trust.

If you're ready to take ownership, influence factory standards, and play a key role in maintaining our exceptional quality

performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: QA Supervisor - Chilled Food Manufacturing

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Twin Brook Business Park, Twin Brook Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1QX

Working Hours: 06:00 – 18:00, Fortnightly rotating shift pattern - Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday,

Thursday, Friday

Pay: £34 000 per annum

Reporting To:QA Manager

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to

createFood to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, includingWall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real

Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio,

we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products,

continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape

the future of food for the better.

What You'll Be Doing

As our QA Supervisor, you'll be at the heart of maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards across the site. You'll

work closely with Production and Technical teams to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting BRC and customer audit preparation, including unannounced audits
• Maintaining and improving our Quality Management System
• Conducting internal audits and driving corrective actions
• Leading investigations into customer complaints and supplier non-conformances
• Monitoring microbiological trends, shelf-life testing and environmental swabbing programmes
• Managing GMP, Glass & Plastic, paperwork compliance and hygiene standards
• Coordinating product trials and validation activities
• Producing technical KPIs and quality reports
• Supporting customer visits and demonstrating our commitment to quality
• Championing product quality, food safety and compliance across the factory
• Deliver food safety and quality training across the site
• Coach production teams on allergens, CCPs, GMP and best practice
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement
• Help maintain our excellent BRC standards and customer confidence

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene
• Experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards, food legislation and customer Codes of Practice
• Experience carrying out internal audits and supporting external audits
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Good IT and reporting skills

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits

designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 23.5 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points - available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or

unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition