Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

The Oval Partnership; Fleckney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run food business in Fleckney is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor / Lead to oversee their QA team and enhance their commitment to quality and safety. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage audits, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a focus on continuous improvement. This is a site-based role from Monday to Friday, 8-5, with flexibility required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a QA environment, specifically in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and risk assessment.
• Ability to lead teams collaboratively with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of QA professionals.
• Implement quality control procedures aligned with industry standards.
• Manage audits and corrective actions.

Skills

People-leadership experience

Continuous improvement mindset

Food Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) professional with a passion for driving continuous improvement and leading a team to success? We’ve partnered with a specialist family‑run food business that is experiencing phenomenal growth to find a talented Quality Assurance Supervisor / Lead to join their team and champion their commitment to quality and safety.

The Quality Assurance Supervisor / Lead will report to the Technical Manager and oversee and lead a team of QAs working closely with production and NPD teams to uphold the highest standards across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Champion a quality‑first mindset across the entire organisation.
• Collaborate with other departments to investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing effective preventative measures.
• Own quality control procedures, ensuring they align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Manage audits and inspections, taking ownership of corrective actions and improvements.
• Oversee all testing protocols, including microbiological and chemical schedules, and ensure complete traceability.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints with a professional and timely approach.
• Assess and approve raw materials and equipment to guarantee they meet our stringent quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven people‑leadership experience in a QA environment (food manufacturing).
• A self‑motivated individual with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced knowledge of Food Safety and risk assessment.
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication skills.

This is a Monday – Friday site‑based role, 8‑5 with flexibility required.

Unfortunately, my client cannot offer sponsorship now or in the future, therefore applicants must hold the right to live and work indefinitely in the UK.