Quality Assurance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

TN United Kingdom; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein angesehenes Unternehmen in der Lebensmittelproduktion sucht einen Qualitätsmanagement-Supervisor für eine spannende Rolle in einem dynamischen Umfeld. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, die Qualitätsstandards zu verbessern und das Team zu leiten. Sie werden für die Entwicklung von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen verantwortlich sein und sicherstellen, dass die höchsten Standards eingehalten werden. Diese Rolle bietet eine klare Karriereentwicklung in das Management und die Chance, einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Produktionsprozesse zu haben. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Qualität und Lebensmittelsicherheit haben, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Benefits

Unternehmensveranstaltungen

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Fahrrad-Leasing

Kostenlose Parkplätze

Mitarbeiterempfehlungsprogramm

Überstundenvergütung

20 Tage Urlaub + Feiertage

Serviceprämien

Private Krankenversicherung

Jährliche Gehaltsüberprüfung

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement in der Lebensmittelindustrie.
• Starke Fähigkeiten in der Problemlösung und Entscheidungsfindung.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung bei der Erreichung von Qualitätsstandards und kontinuierlicher Verbesserung.
• Management der Qualitäts- und Hygieneteams sowie Schulung der Mitarbeiter.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Teamführung

Education

Abschluss in Lebensmittelwissenschaft

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Quality Assurance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing, Snodland

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

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

KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer on the hunt for a highly efficient and hands-on quality assurance professional looking for an exciting senior QA role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in quality assurance and experience in the food manufacturing industry, who is looking to advance into a more senior role, with a clear pathway offered by the company into management. If you are looking for more responsibility within a quality assurance position, this could be the role for you!

Position Overview

As a Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will be instrumental in helping the business achieve right-first-time (RFT) manufacturing. Your role will focus on driving continuous improvement, reducing waste, and minimising downtime. Working in close collaboration with the Head of Quality, you will support the development and maintenance of strong Quality Management Systems. A key responsibility will be ensuring that the highest standards of quality and hygiene are consistently upheld across all stages of the production process.

Responsibilities

- Support the business in achieving the right first-time (RFT) manufacturing, continuous improvement, and minimising wastage and downtime
- Build and maintain Quality Management Systems alongside the Head of Quality
- Address daily quality and hygiene issues within the factory and implement effective resolutions
- Manage the Quality and Hygiene teams, providing coaching, development, appraisals, and disciplinary support
- Control non-conformance reports (NCRs) and root cause analyses (RCAs), following up on actions
- Ensure positive release of all products and maintain up-to-date equipment calibration records
- Conduct annual validations, and internal audits, and compile reports
- Manage supplier approval process and maintain relevant documentation
- Conduct shelf-life testing, traceability audits, and assist with handling customer complaints
- Train staff on QMS procedures, one-point lessons, and quality workshops
- Ensure appropriate control of hold stock and conduct trending and analysis of GMP, NCRs, complaints, and foreign bodies
- Prepare monthly quality dashboard and assist the Head of Quality with external audits
- Support the Hygiene team and provide cover for the Head of Quality during absences


Candidate Profile

- Previous QA experience or experience in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent people management skills
- Experience with BRC and advanced food hygiene training
- Advanced literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
- A degree in food science or related discipline is desirable but not essential

Benefits

- Company events and activities
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
- x1.5 overtime rate
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week)
- Service rewards
- Private healthcare
- Annual salary reviews

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