Quality Control Supervisor : Maternity Cover

TipTopJob; Roslin; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Company pension

Discounted food

Holidays 28 days

Employee discount

Full training

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor on a 12-month maternity cover basis at a Bilston site in the West Midlands. You will oversee QA/QC activities across the food production site, reporting to the Quality Manager and leading the QA/QC team to maintain compliance with food safety and customer requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and coordinate with production, engineering and hygiene teams to resolve issues and uphold the highest standards of quality

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing quality leadership role is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, GMP, HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people management skills with experience coaching, developing and supporting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the Quality Control team.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, GMP, HACCP and food safety legislation and customer specifications.
• Conduct audits, inspections, traceability exercises, mass balance checks and quality assessments across the site.
• Investigate non-conformances, implement corrective actions and liaise with suppliers where required.
• Support internal and external audits and deputise for the Quality Manager when necessary.
• Manage microbiological and organoleptic sampling programmes and maintain accurate quality records.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and hygiene teams to drive quality improvements and resolve issues.
• Coordinate export requirements, customer sample requests and label approval processes.
• Monitor hygiene, maintenance and prohibited item procedures to ensure full site compliance.

Skills

Quality leadership

BRCGS knowledge

GMP & HACCP

Attention to detail

Communication

People management

Job description

Quality Control Supervisor : Maternity Cover 12 months sought by a GBP multimillion pound food products manufacturer to join their team in Bilston.

This is a temporary role for 12 months maternity cover, PM shifts Tuesday to Saturday: Tues : Thurs 2pm to 11.00pm; Fri 1.30pm to 10.30pm; Sat 8am to 6pm.

The Role

As Quality Control Supervisor you will oversee quality assurance activities across the food production site.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will lead and develop the QA/QC team, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, legal and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement throughout the business.

Your Responsibilities As Quality Control Supervisor

• Lead, supervise and develop the Quality Control team.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, GMP, HACCP, food safety legislation and customer specifications.
• Conduct audits, inspections, traceability exercises, mass balance checks and quality assessments across the site.
• Investigate non:conformances, implement corrective actions and liaise with suppliers where required.
• Support internal and external audits and deputise for the Quality Manager when necessary.
• Manage microbiological and organoleptic sampling programmes and maintain accurate quality records.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and hygiene teams to drive quality improvements and resolve issues.
• Coordinate export requirements, customer sample requests and label approval processes.
• Monitor hygiene, maintenance and prohibited item procedures to ensure full site compliance.

Your Experience As Quality Control Supervisor

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing quality leadership role is desirable
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, GMP, HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem:solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised, self:motivated and able to prioritise effectively in a fast:paced environment.
• Strong people management skills with experience coaching, developing and supporting teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance.

Benefits

• Tuesday to Saturday : pm shift
• GBP 14.47p/h Tuesday to Friday until 6.00pm, GBP 15.22 from 6pm until finish
• GBP 16.79 p/h all day Saturday
• Overtime rate GBP 18.09 p/h (after 45 hours)
• Bank holiday rate GBP 21.71p/h
• Shift pattern: Tues : Thurs 2pm to 11.00pm; Fri 1.30pm to 10.30pm; Sat 8am to 6pm
• Holidays: 28 days
• 2 x 20 min breaks unpaid
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On:site parking
• Full training provided
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food

Quality Control Supervisor : 12 Months Maternity Cover

Bilston, West Midlands

GBP 14.47 : GBP 16.79 (Saturday) + overtime + benefits