QA Supervisor

D R Newitt & Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced QA Supervisor for the AM shift. The role involves supervising a team of QA technicians, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining high quality in production operations. Candidates should have a solid background in QA within the food industry, strong knowledge of HACCP and relevant laws, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of £35,000 and a chance to lead a motivated team towards operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in QA or technical roles within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and food legislation.
• Experience in audits, complaint/non-conformance investigation, and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of 10–15 QA technicians and auditors during the AM shift.
• Oversee daily QA operations, including audits, process checks, sampling programmes, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, BRCGS standards, HACCP, and customer-specific codes of practice.

Skills

QA management

HACCP knowledge

Auditing experience

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

QA Supervisor (AM Shift : 05 : 15 – 14 : 15)

UK / EU Leading Food Manufacturer

Greater Manchester, Salary : £35,000

A UK / EU leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced and proactive QA Supervisor to support their flagship site in Greater Manchester. This hands‑on role is crucial in maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and compliance across production.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of 10–15 QA technicians and auditors during the AM shift.
• Oversee daily QA operations, including audits, process checks, sampling programmes, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, BRCGS standards, HACCP, and customer‑specific codes of practice.
• Analyse QA data, trends, and KPIs to provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, and Operations teams to embed a strong food safety and quality culture.
• Support internal, third‑party, customer, and regulatory audits, including preparation, execution, and reporting.
• Manage non‑conformances, complaints, and stock on hold to maintain site compliance.
• Contribute to risk assessments, projects, and policy updates, balancing shop‑floor responsibilities with analytical reporting.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in QA or technical roles within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and food legislation.
• Experience in audits, complaint / non‑conformance investigation, and report writing.
• Organised, hands‑on, and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA professional to take ownership of a key site function, leading a motivated team and contributing to ongoing operational excellence