Quality Group Leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company based in Poole is seeking a motivated Quality Group Leader to oversee compliance with food safety standards and manage a team of Quality Control Technicians. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in the food industry and holds a Food Safety Level 3 qualification. This role emphasizes continuous improvement, training, and adherence to BRC standards. The company fosters an inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits

Employee Volunteering Days

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Gym discounts

Financial wellbeing tools

Holiday discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the food industry.
• Food safety level 3 qualification.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety risk assessments.
• Manage validations and cleaning instructions.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Analyze non-conformances and ensure corrections.
• Train and manage Quality Control Technicians.

Skills

Experience in the food industry

Food safety level 3 qualification

Quality Management Systems experience

Internal auditing experience

Team management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Job Advert

Join Our Technical Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-focused Quality Group Leader to lead our team of Quality Control Technicians. In this key role, you’ll support our commitment to compliance with Group, Customer, and BRC standards while driving continuous improvement across the business. You'll play a vital part in upholding our due diligence processes and ensuring product quality at every step.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over 6,000 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Working Hours: 3 on 3 off; 6am to 6pm

Your Duties Will Include:

1. Conduct food safety risk assessments.
2. Manage validations.
3. Design CCP, vegan cleaning, allergen cleaning, and prerequisites validations following Group and customer standards.
4. Create schedules for validations and verifications. Perform validations and verifications. Coach and supervise team members in performing validations and verifications.
5. Review cleaning instruction cards to ensure effective cleaning to the correct standard.
6. Support HACCP team as required.
7. Sample collection as needed.
8. Prepare governance reports with relevant information.
9. Conduct internal audits: quality system, fabrication, CCPs, traceability, mass balance, GMP audits.
10. Analyze non-conformances, work with departments for corrective actions, and ensure timely closure.
11. Ensure CCPs are properly trained and documented.
12. Update auditing templates and procedures; coach internal auditors.
13. Support Factory Technical Manager to maintain audit readiness.
14. Liaise with pest control contractors and manage related reports and non-conformance closures.
15. Manage Quality Control Technicians responsible for goods-in checks, customer complaints, and export documentation.
16. Provide training, coaching, and adequate cover for the site.
17. Manage export documentation based on traceability.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the food industry.
• Food safety level 3 qualification.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Experience managing a small team is advantageous.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Good analytical and people management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and a flexible approach.
• Good time management and opportunity identification skills.
• Ability to engage with colleagues at all levels and act as a site expert.

Benefits:

• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year.
• Discount schemes and wellbeing support.
• Training opportunities via LMS platform.
• Charity initiatives and team events.
• Support via Grocery Aid.
• Wellbeing benefits, including gym discounts and online resources.
• Financial wellbeing tools.
• Holiday discounts.

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to fairness, equity, inclusivity, and respect, ensuring all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active, and trusted Preferred Supplier List. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles directly released by our Talent Acquisition team.

If interested, please send a message to [e-mail]. We will contact you if there are roles suitable for your support.