Quality Assurance Supervisor (Food)

The Oval Partnership; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run food company in Leicester Forest East is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance / QA Supervisor. This role involves leading a team of QA professionals, championing quality and safety standards across operations, and collaborating with various departments to resolve quality issues. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in a QA role within food manufacturing and extensive knowledge of food safety regulations. This role is Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.

Qualifications

• Proven people leadership experience in a QA / technical role within food manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of Food Safety and risk assessment.
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA professionals.
• Champion a quality-first mindset across the organisation.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve quality issues.
• Manage audits and inspections and oversee corrective actions.
• Ensure quality control procedures align with best practices.
• Oversee all testing protocols and ensure traceability.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints professionally.
• Assess and approve raw materials and equipment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of Food Safety

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a quality and food safey speiclaist withn food manufacturing / production with a passion for driving continuous improvement and leading a team to success?

We've partnered with a specialist family run food business who are experiencing phenomenal growth to find a talented Quality Assurance / QA Supervisor to join their team and champion their commitment to quality and safety.

A new headcount to the team, the Quality Assurance / QA Supervisor 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.

Quality Assurance / QA Supervisor responsibilities include:

• 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.

What We're Looking For in the successful Quality Assurance / QA Supervisor:

• Proven people leadership experience in a QA / technical role within food manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of Food Safety and risk assessment.
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication skills.

This is a Monday to Friday days based role, 8am-5pm.

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.