Quality Compliance Supervisor

manucomm recruitment; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Full-time permanent position

Employee discount

Job summary

manucomm recruitment is seeking a Quality NPD & Compliance Supervisor in Tiverton to lead NPD projects, support QA systems, and ensure food safety and product quality.

You will coordinate NPD from concept to launch, maintain documentation, audits, supplier records, and continuous improvement across production.

A background in food manufacturing, HACCP/GMP knowledge, and strong organisational and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or drinks environments.
• Background in Technical, Quality Assurance, Compliance or NPD is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, GMP, food safety laws and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to launch.
• Gather supplier specifications and technical information for new products.
• Maintain product files, specifications and development records.
• Arrange customer product samples and monitor project progress.
• Support the Technical Manager in maintaining food safety and quality systems.
• Monitor production quality and ensure products meet standards.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain supplier approval documentation and technical records.
• Carry out supplier approval checks for new suppliers.
• Participate in internal audits and support external audits.
• Lead traceability exercises and support product recalls.
• Deliver training on quality procedures and food safety.
• Support continuous improvement across production and technical departments.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Compliance Supervisor

Tiverton

Salary: £30,000 – 35,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Quality NPD & Compliance Supervisor to join our growing food manufacturing business.This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in food production, quality, or technical compliance who enjoys managing multiple projects while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and product quality.

Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will coordinate new product development (NPD) projects from concept through to launch, while supporting the site's quality management systems and ensuring compliance with food safety and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to launch.
• Gather supplier specifications and technical information for new products.
• Maintain accurate product files, specifications, and development records.
• Arrange customer product samples and monitor project progress.
• Support the Technical Manager in maintaining food safety and quality systems.
• Monitor production quality and ensure products consistently meet agreed standards.
• Assist in investigating production issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain supplier approval documentation and technical records.
• Carry out supplier approval checks for new suppliers.
• Participate in internal audits and support external customer and certification audits.
• Manage traceability exercises and support product recall procedures.
• Deliver training on quality procedures and food safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and technical departments.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience within a food manufacturing or Drinks environment.
• Previous experience in Technical, Quality Assurance, Compliance, or New Product Development.
• A good understanding of HACCP, GMP, food safety legislation, and quality management systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• HACCP qualification.
• Internal Auditor experience.
• Experience working with BRCGS standards.
• Knowledge of retailer technical requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Employee discount.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing food manufacturing business.

If you're passionate about food quality, product development, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.