Quality Assurance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead quality initiatives in food manufacturing. In this pivotal role, you will oversee quality management systems, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while managing a dedicated team. This position offers a clear pathway into management for those with a strong background in quality assurance. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will help shape quality standards and drive operational excellence, all while enjoying a range of benefits including company events, private healthcare, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Company events and activities

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Overtime at 1.5x rate

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Service rewards

Private healthcare

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in QA or similar roles within food manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support right-first-time manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Manage Quality and Hygiene teams, providing coaching and support.
• Conduct validations, internal audits, and prepare reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Management skills

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

Degree in food science or related discipline

Tools

Quality Management Systems

BRC standards

Job description

Quality Assurance Supervisor
Near Snodland | Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 5.00 pm | £34,000 - £40,000 pa

Overview

KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer to find a highly efficient, hands-on quality assurance professional for an exciting senior QA role. This position offers a clear pathway into management for candidates with a strong background in quality assurance within the food manufacturing industry, seeking increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

1. Support the achievement of right-first-time (RFT) manufacturing, continuous improvement, and waste reduction.
2. Develop and maintain Quality Management Systems in collaboration with the Head of Quality.
3. Address daily quality and hygiene issues, implementing effective solutions.
4. Manage the Quality and Hygiene teams, providing coaching, development, and disciplinary support.
5. Control non-conformance reports (NCRs) and root cause analyses (RCAs), following up on actions.
6. Ensure positive product release and maintain calibration records.
7. Conduct validations, internal audits, and prepare reports.
8. Manage supplier approval processes and documentation.
9. Perform shelf-life testing, traceability audits, and assist with customer complaints.
10. Train staff on QMS procedures, lessons, and workshops.
11. Control hold stock and analyze GMP, NCRs, complaints, and foreign bodies.
12. Prepare monthly quality dashboards and support external audits.
13. Support the Hygiene team and cover for the Head of Quality as needed.

Candidate Profile

1. Experience in QA or similar roles within food manufacturing.
2. Ability to work independently and in teams.
3. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
4. Excellent management skills.
5. Experience with BRC and advanced food hygiene training.
6. Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
7. Degree in food science or related discipline preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Company events and activities
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Referral programme
• Overtime at 1.5x rate
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional days for service
• Service rewards
• Private healthcare
• Annual salary reviews

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