Quality Assurance Supervisor

Gousto; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gousto is hiring a QA Lead in Warrington to steer the daily QA roadmap, mentor a shift-based team, and partner with production to uphold the highest food safety standards. You’ll coordinate audits, non-conformance actions, and improvements across the QA function, ensuring safe, quality meals for customers.

The role demands HACCP/BRC/GMP knowledge, auditing experience, and strong communication skills. A proactive, detail-oriented leader will thrive in Gousto’s dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• QA experience in a fast-paced environment (Food/E-commerce/Manufacturing preferred).
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRC, GMP standards and auditing.
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration with shift-based teams.
• Detail-oriented, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong computer literacy, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Plan and coordinate the QA team’s daily roadmap and rota/holiday management to develop individuals.
• Drive Quality Culture: Collaborate with production to ensure only high-quality raw materials enter boxes and conduct audits.
• Solve & Prevent: Track non-conformance actions and design permanent solutions with the QA Manager.
• Supervise Pick Line QC: Oversee Pick Line Quality Controllers to optimise replenishment and data capture.
• Develop Systems: Support updates to QMS procedures.
• Innovate & Test: Coordinate QA for new raw materials, shelf-life reviews, and trials.
• Safety First: Champion site health, safety, and environmental improvements.

Skills

QA experience

HACCP

BRC

GMP standards

Auditing

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Email literacy

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Description

Location:

Warrington

Shift Pattern:

4 on, 4 off (Overlapping shifts)

Reports to:

Quality Assurance Manager

Contract Type:

1 x Full Time, 1 FTC

• Lead & Inspire: Plan and coordinate the QA team’s daily roadmap. Support, mentor, and motivate your team through regular 1-to-1s, reviews, and rota/holiday management to inspire continuous personal development.
• Drive Quality Culture: Collaborate pro-actively with production teams to imbed a "visit-ready, every day" mindset. Participate in and direct audits of production processes, ensuring only high-quality raw materials make it into our customer boxes.
• Solve & Prevent: Coordinate non-conformance findings, tracking corrective actions with department managers. Challenge recurring issues and help design permanent solutions alongside the QA Manager.
• Supervise Pick Line QC: Oversee Pick Line Quality Controllers to optimize replenishment, evolve data capture, resolve live issues, and directly boost picking performance.
• Develop Systems: Support the Technical System team in updating and creating robust procedures for our Quality Management System (QMS).
• Innovate & Test: Coordinate QA requirements for new raw materials, managing shelf-life reviews, transit trials, and defrost trials.
• Safety First: Ensure the QA Team operates safely, actively championing site health, safety, and environmental continuous improvements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Background: Previous QA experience gained within a similar fast-paced environment (Food/E-commerce/Manufacturing preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and GMP standards, alongside solid auditing experience.
• Leadership & Collaborating: A confident team player who can work cross-functionally and comfortably supervise a shift-based team.
• Problem-Solving Skills: An eagle eye for detail, flexibility, and the ability to find solutions under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Tech Savvy: High level of computer literacy, particularly across Email, Excel, and Word.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively align with internal teams and external customers.

Benefits

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