Quality Control Supervisor

Adecco; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor in High Wycombe. You will manage QC testing processes, supervise a team, and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role involves collaborating across departments, conducting taste panels, and continuous improvement of lab practices.

Qualifications

• Food Science Graduate or equivalent with knowledge of QC function.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene management.
• Good communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of QC Technicians.
• Planning and prioritising work efficiently.
• Running taste panels and recording results.
• Managing reject stock and raising non-conformances.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Knowledge of QC function

Food safety and hygiene management

Education

Food Science Graduate or equivalent

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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As the Quality Control Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the testing and release of raw materials and finished products, along with leading a small team of QC technicians. Your duties will involve communicating effectively with other departments, planning your work efficiently, running taste panels, managing reject stock, and ensuring good laboratory practises are followed at all times.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Supervision of QC Technicians.

Attending daily update meetings and acting on issues and concerns.

Planning and prioritising work efficiently.

Running taste panels and recording results.

Managing reject stock and raising non-conformances for quality rejections.

Collaborating with the Analytical team for testing requirements.

Ensuring customer requirements for Certificates of Analysis are met.

Suggesting improvements to laboratory practises and processes.

Acquiring sufficient knowledge of materials, products, and test procedures.

Ensuring timely external testing and releasing of products.

Managing the process of releasing stock under micro concession.

Supporting the investigation of complaints and resolving quality issues.

Ordering consumables for the lab and maintaining equipment.

Taking on management responsibilities for specific areas of the factory.

Completing scheduled and ad hoc internal audits and checks.

Qualifications and Experience:

Food Science Graduate or equivalent with knowledge of QC function.

Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene management.

Good communication and organisation skills.

Supervisory experience (desirable).

Knowledge of HACCP and quality management systems (desirable).

Experience in working in a lab environment (desirable).

If you are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a new challenge in the food industry, this opportunity is for you! Apply now to join our client's dynamic team as a Quality Control Supervisor.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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.