Quality Assurance Supervisor - 4-on/4-off Shift (Food)

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

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.