Quality Control Supervisor

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the Powder Blending and New Product Development team in Widnes. The role involves overseeing quality control processes, leading a talented team, and collaborating with R&D for innovative product development. Candidates should have supervisory experience in quality control, strong leadership skills, and ideally a degree in a scientific field. This position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a QC environment, preferably in powder blending.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Experience with powder blending techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control processes for powder blending operations.
• Lead a team to maintain high quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of quality assurance standards

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific field (Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering)

Job description

Overview

Quality Control Supervisor to lead our Powder Blending and New Product Development (NPD) team. Location: Widnes, Warrington. Salary: £32,500 per annum – depending on experience. Flexible working hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality control processes for powder blending operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Lead a team of technicians and scientists to maintain high quality and safety standards.
• Test raw materials for compliance against agreed specifications and create powder blends to ensure accurate replication and practical testing methods.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product development, providing insights and support during trials.
• Develop and implement testing protocols, ensuring accurate and timely results while maintaining lab equipment up to date.
• Conduct regular audits of production processes and documentation to uphold quality assurance.
• Provide training to team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a lab or QC environment, preferably in powder blending, dairy or related manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with powder or dry blending, able to understand and analyse techniques.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in New Product Development is highly desirable.
• A degree in a relevant scientific field (Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering, etc.) is preferred.
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to quality and safety.

What’s in It for You

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• A friendly and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to make a significant impact on our products and processes.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? If you’re excited about the opportunity to lead a talented team and contribute to innovative product development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become a vital part of our success story in Widnes.

Company / Compliance

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.