Quality Assurance Supervisor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Quality Supervisor to join a manufacturing team in Coventry. You will help ensure compliance with food safety standards and strengthen our QA practices, working closely with the Technical Manager to maintain and improve systems across production.

Daily duties include overseeing quality audits of production records, reviewing QA files, conducting training on CCPs and allergens, performing shelf-life checks, verifying metal detection, and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in manufacturing, preferably food production.
• Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP certification.
• Proficient with various software; strong computer literacy.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation, GMP, and third-party audits.
• Ability to train and coach staff on food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily quality audits of production records including CCPs and QCPs.
• Review and file Factory QA records; conduct random checks on production records.
• Liaise with production to ensure timely quality checks.
• Conduct food safety training, including CCP and Allergen awareness.
• Perform weekly shelf-life checks of raw materials and liaise with suppliers.
• Verify metal detection and daily checkweigher checks.
• Issue new recipes and ensure QA standards are followed.
• Support Technical Department in investigating customer complaints and lab samples.
• Address out-of-spec results with root cause analysis and calibration programs.
• Conduct internal audits and temperature monitoring; assist external audits.

Skills

Software proficiency

Organization skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Training and coaching

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Food Science/related degree (advantage)

Job description

Quality Supervisor

• Location: Coventry.
• Job Type: Full-time.
• Salary: 32,000.

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with food safety standards and enhancing our quality assurance practices. You will work closely with the Technical Manager and various teams to maintain and improve our systems, making a significant impact on our operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee and aid in daily Quality Audits of production records, including CCP's and QCP's.
• Review and file Factory QA Records and conduct random checks on production records.
• Liaise with production personnel to ensure quality checks are completed accurately and timely.
• Conduct food safety training, such as CCP and Allergen awareness, ensuring training records are updated.
• Perform weekly shelf-life checks of raw materials and manage communications with suppliers for shelf-life extensions.
• Verify metal detection processes and perform daily checkweigher checks.
• Issue new recipes and ensure QA standards are followed by production personnel.
• Support the Technical Department in investigating customer complaints and managing laboratory sample processes.
• Handle out of specification results through root cause analysis and ensure compliance with factory verification and calibration programs.
• Conduct internal audits, temperature monitoring, and provide support during external food safety audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in food production.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP certification.
• Proficient in using various software and systems; strong computer literacy.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation, GMP controls, and third-party audit requirements.
• Ability to train and coach staff on food safety compliance.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the baking process and familiarity with production processes and machinery.
• Experience in managing customer expectations.

Qualifications:

• Educated to at least GCSE level with a high standard of written and spoken English and numerical ability.
• A graduate degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related Science field is advantageous but not essential.

Personal Qualities:

• Hardworking, honest, dedicated, and committed.
• Confident, proactive, and able to work well under pressure.
• Positive, hands-on attitude with a drive to achieve results.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Highly organized with a good sense of humour and respect for others.