Quality Assurance Supervisor

Bryans Salads Ltd; Tarleton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run food production company in Tarleton is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee daily QA activities, ensure product quality, and maintain compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have food production experience and a strong understanding of HACCP and QMS standards. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including life insurance and pension.

Benefits

Life insurance

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Canteen access

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Food production experience is essential.
• Experience with fresh produce is a strong advantage.
• Experience maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) to BRC standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the QA team.
• Monitor product quality and address non-conformances.
• Maintain compliance with BRCGS standards.
• Conduct gap analyses and implement improvement plans.
• Support with documentation updates for HACCP meetings.

Skills

Level 3 HACCP

Level 3 Food Safety

Internal Auditing training

Understanding of food microbiology

Data analysis skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor

Location: Tarleton, PR4 6LJ

Salary: Up to £35,000 per year

Job type: Permanent, Full-time. This role offers flexible working hours to meet the requirements of both the business and the employee.

Bryans Salads are currently recruiting for a passionate Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our rapidly expanding site in Tarleton, PR4 6LJ.

About Bryan's Salads

Bryans Salads Ltd is a third-generation family business based in the rural moss lands of Tarleton, Lancashire.

We specialize in washed, ready-to-eat sliced lettuce and salad leaf, and we also produce high-quality ready-to-cook vegetable packs and salad bowls (with or without added protein) for the catering and food service industry.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated QA Supervisor to join our expanding team. This role is critical in ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

The QA Supervisor will oversee daily quality assurance activities on site, supporting and guiding a team of QA Assistants, maintaining compliance with customer and industry standards, and driving continuous improvements across the site.

Food production experience is essential. Experience with fresh produce will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the QA team, ensuring consistent performance and training.
• Monitor product quality and take action to address non-conformances.
• Maintain compliance with BRCGS standards, customer codes of practice, and industry legislation.
• Conduct gap analyses and implement improvement plans.
• Assist with training, ensuring company policies and procedures are effectively communicated.
• Actively participate in HACCP meetings and support with documentation updates.
• Lead and support internal and external audits.
• Analyse quality and technical data, providing reports and corrective actions as required.

Knowledge & Specific Job Skills

• Essential
• Level 3 HACCP and Level 3 Food Safety
• Internal Auditing training
• Understanding of food microbiology and allergens management
• Experience maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) to BRC standards
• Strong Excel/data analysis skills
• Desirable
• Experience in fresh produce or chilled food manufacturing

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Canteen access
• Casual dress

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; ISO 9001, Quality, Quality Inspector, Quality Assessor, Quality Manager, Quality Management Systems, Auditor, Security Auditor, Fire Inspector, Fire and Security Officer, Fire and Security Auditor, Compliance, Health and Safety, Security, Compliance Administrator, Compliance Coordinator, Compliance Officer, Compliance Advisor, Compliance Handler, Compliance Specialist, EHS, EHSQ, Quality Administrator, Quality Coordinator, Quality Control, Project Coordinator, Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Administrator, Health and Safety Coordinator, will also be considered for this role