QA Supervisor

Cando Personnel; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Equal-opportunity employer

Job summary

Cando Personnel in Gravesend seeks an experienced QA Supervisor to lead the QA/QC team, ensure high food safety standards across production and drive continuous quality improvements.

The role requires hands-on QA/QC or technical experience in food production, strong HACCP knowledge, and a commitment to hygiene. This is a permanent opportunity with potential for growth within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC or technical roles within food production.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Desirable: experience with fresh produce / fresh-cut fruit.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.
• Food Hygiene and Safety certification is essential or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the QA/QC team to maintain quality and food safety.
• Oversee quality checks on fresh-cut fruit, including appearance, freshness, weight, packaging and labeling.
• Ensure products meet company, customer and legal requirements.
• Monitor production processes and resolve quality and food safety issues.
• Review QA records, production checks and traceability documentation.
• Manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections and hygiene checks.
• Ensure HACCP, hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with Production and Management to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Train and support QA/QC staff on quality and food safety procedures.
• Support customer complaints, external audits and certification inspections.
• Promote continuous improvement and strong food safety culture.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Supervisory experience

Food production knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Allergen awareness

Education

Food Hygiene and Safety certification

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on QA Supervisor in Gravesend. The successful candidate will lead the QA/QC team, oversee product quality and ensure high food safety standards are maintained across production.

The ideal candidate will have previous QA, QC or Technical experience within food production, with strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and quality procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to take responsibility for maintaining and improving quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the QA/QC team to maintain high quality and food safety standards.
• Oversee quality checks on fresh-cut fruit, including appearance, freshness, weight, packaging and labelling.
• Ensure products meet company, customer and legal requirements.
• Monitor production processes and identify, investigate and resolve quality and food safety issues.
• Review QA records, production checks, temperature records and traceability documentation.
• Manage non-conformances, corrective actions and product deviations.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections and hygiene checks.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures are followed.
• Work closely with Production and Management to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Train and support QA/QC staff on quality and food safety procedures.
• Support customer complaints, external audits and certification inspections.
• Promote continuous improvement, product quality and a strong food safety culture.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous QA, QC or Technical experience in food production or manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Experience in fresh produce or fresh-cut fruit is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.
• Food Hygiene and Safety certification is essential or highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent opportunity with the potential to grow and progress within the business.

We are an equal-opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates