Quality Supervisor

Gousto; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gousto in Warrington is seeking a QA Lead to coordinate the QA team’s daily roadmap, mentor staff, and manage rota/holiday planning. You will drive a culture of quality and ensure audits of production processes meet high standards.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will oversee non-conformances, support the Pick Line QC, and help update the QMS. The role requires HACCP/BRC/GMP knowledge and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Proven QA experience in fast-paced food/e-commerce/manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC and GMP standards, with auditing experience.
• Confident team player who can supervise a shift-based team.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines.
• High computer literacy with Email, Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the QA team's daily roadmap and rota management.
• Drive a culture of quality with production teams and audits of processes.
• Coordinate non-conformance findings and corrective actions with managers.
• Oversee Pick Line Quality Controllers to improve replenishment and picking.
• Develop and update procedures for the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Coordinate QA requirements for new materials, shelf-life reviews and trials.
• Champion site health, safety and environmental continuous improvements.

Skills

QA Leadership

HACCP

GMP

Auditing

Cross-functional

Problem-solving

MS Excel

Communication

Job description

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Description

Location:

Warrington

Shift Pattern:

4 on, 4 off (Overlapping shifts)

Reports to:

Quality Assurance Manager

Contract Type:

1 x Full Time, 1 FTC

• Lead & Inspire: Plan and coordinate the QA team’s daily roadmap. Support, mentor, and motivate your team through regular 1-to-1s, reviews, and rota/holiday management to inspire continuous personal development.
• Drive Quality Culture: Collaborate pro-actively with production teams to imbed a "visit-ready, every day" mindset. Participate in and direct audits of production processes, ensuring only high-quality raw materials make it into our customer boxes.
• Solve & Prevent: Coordinate non-conformance findings, tracking corrective actions with department managers. Challenge recurring issues and help design permanent solutions alongside the QA Manager.
• Supervise Pick Line QC: Oversee Pick Line Quality Controllers to optimize replenishment, evolve data capture, resolve live issues, and directly boost picking performance.
• Develop Systems: Support the Technical System team in updating and creating robust procedures for our Quality Management System (QMS).
• Innovate & Test: Coordinate QA requirements for new raw materials, managing shelf-life reviews, transit trials, and defrost trials.
• Safety First: Ensure the QA Team operates safely, actively championing site health, safety, and environmental continuous improvements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Background: Previous QA experience gained within a similar fast-paced environment (Food/E-commerce/Manufacturing preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and GMP standards, alongside solid auditing experience.
• Leadership & Collaborating: A confident team player who can work cross-functionally and comfortably supervise a shift-based team.
• Problem-Solving Skills: An eagle eye for detail, flexibility, and the ability to find solutions under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Tech Savvy: High level of computer literacy, particularly across Email, Excel, and Word.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively align with internal teams and external customers.

Benefits

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