Quality Control Line Leader - Food

Hewett Recruitment; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ledbury seeks a reliable and experienced Quality Control Line Leader for a hands-on role. You will oversee quality checks, manage team operations, and ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality control or supervisory role in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of fruit grading, packing, and labelling.
• Skilled in calibrating equipment and keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality checks on the production line.
• Lead a team ensuring products meet standards.
• Maintain safety, hygiene, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Knowledge of hygiene regulations

Quality Control

Job description

Quality Control Line Leader

Ledbury
£32,000 - £33,500 per annum
Full-Time / Permanent
6-day working week (48 hours per week)

About the Role

We're looking for a reliable and experienced Quality Control Line Leader to join our client's team in Ledbury. In this hands-on role, you'll oversee quality checks on the production line and lead a team to ensure all products meet customer standards. You'll also help maintain safety, hygiene, and smooth day-to-day operations.

Main Responsibilities

Quality Control:

• Calibrate and record readings from all scales.
• Ensure each line uses the correct and latest customer specifications.
• Monitor fruit temperature, sugar levels, and overall quality.
• Reject any fruit that doesn't meet standards (must be below 4°C).
• Check that product weights and labels are accurate before packing.
• Report and remove any foreign objects from products.
• Keep the floor clean and safe at all times.

Team Supervision:

• Support and lead the team, encouraging good communication and teamwork.
• Ensure hygiene protocols are followed and PPE is worn.
• Attend and contribute to daily morning meetings.
• Make sure timesheets are completed accurately and on time.

Operations:

• Maintain a safe, tidy, and organised work environment.
• Follow all company procedures, including metal detection and safety checks.
• Report any machinery issues or changes immediately.
• Record downtime and help keep production on schedule.
• Enforce quality standards consistently across the team.
• Report any accidents, near misses, or changes to working conditions

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a quality control or supervisory role in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of fruit grading, packing, and labelling.
• Skilled in calibrating equipment and keeping accurate records.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Able to stay calm and adaptable under pressure.