QA Supervisor (Nights)

Compleat Food Group; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

23.5 days annual leave

Holiday discounts

EV charging points

GroceryAid access

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is hiring a QA Supervisor for the Night shift Technical team in Clitheroe. You will lead QA activities, ensure food safety and quality across the site, and drive continuous improvement with production and technical teams.

Key responsibilities include audits, QMS maintenance, investigations into non-conformances, and delivering training on allergens, CCPs, GMP and best practice. This role focuses on upholding top quality and customer confidence.

Qualifications

• High standards of food safety and HACCP knowledge.
• Experience leading QA teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong audit and reporting capabilities within food production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest food safety and quality standards across the site.
• Lead internal audits and drive corrective actions.
• Support BRC and customer audit readiness, including unannounced audits.
• Coach production teams on allergens, CCPs, GMP and best practice.
• Produce technical KPIs and quality reports.
• Support customer visits and demonstrate commitment to quality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Coaching skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

IT & reporting skills

Education

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene

Level 3 HACCP

Job description

We're looking for a QA Supervisor to join our Night - shift 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.

Job Title: QA Supervisor - Chilled Food Manufacturing

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QD

Working Hours: Sunday - Thursday, between the hours of 21:30 - 06:30, 40 hours per week.

Pay: £18.91 per hour or £39,332 per annum + Overtime available

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 create Food 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, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & 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.

With over 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.

• 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
• Build strong relationships across departments
• 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
• Level 3 HACCP
• 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:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• 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
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• 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

Health & Wellbeing

• 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

Career Growth & Development

• 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

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity's employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

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 team.