Quality Systems Supervisor

SARIA Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable operations is seeking a part-time Quality Systems Supervisor in Doncaster. The role entails ensuring compliance with quality standards, overseeing audits, and managing quality documentation. Candidates with experience in the feed industry and HACCP systems will be preferred. The position offers flexibility in working hours with a pro-rata salary based on a £35,000 full-time equivalent.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in HACCP systems, auditing, traceability, and quality management.
• Experience within the feed industry is highly advantageous.
• Strong communicator, able to engage confidently at all levels.
• Capable of meeting strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between SPF UK and Symrise quality teams.
• Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into the Quality Management System.
• Monitor production processes for compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct internal audits and lead quality meetings.
• Supervise product quality and hygiene standards.

Skills

HACCP systems knowledge

Quality management expertise

Strong communication skills

Initiative and organisation

Education

Educated to a good standard

Job description

Quality Systems Supervisor – Job Opening

Applications are invited for a Quality Systems Supervisor to join our SPF (UK) Ltd site in Doncaster. SPF manufactures key products that "make pet food delicious". These ingredients are designed to stimulate a cat's or dog's appetite, encouraging consumption and increasing enjoyment.

As a Quality Systems Supervisor, your duties will include:

• Acting as the liaison between SPF UK and Symrise quality teams.
• Ensuring SPF and Symrise quality requirements are incorporated into the SPF UK Quality Management System and SOPs.
• Participating in supplier qualification and evaluation.
• Monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conducting raw material checks, ingredient spot checks, and completing ABPR sheets.
• Performing internal factory calibrations (scales, moisture, and pH levels).
• Organising sample and swab testing within required timeframes.
• Completing NIR (Near Infrared Spectroscopy) and chemistry testing.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports (paper and digital).
• Leading audits including internal, glass, HACCP, ISO 9001, FSSC, and GMP audits.
• Investigating following up on audit findings and non-conformances.
• Compiling monthly quality reports and escalating discrepancies.
• Supervising day-to-day product quality, HACCP, and documentation control.
• Leading monthly quality meetings and participating in HACCP discussions.
• Overseeing hygiene and pest control standards within the SPF area.
• Managing daily cleaning schedules and CIP systems.
• Identifying training needs and supporting staff development.
• Carrying out additional duties as required by management.

This is a part-time, permanent position working 24 to 30 hours per week. We have a degree of flexibility regarding work patterns and hours for this role and will seek to blend business needs and individual requirements as required.

Experience within the feed industry would be highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Educated to a good standard.
• Knowledgeable in HACCP systems, auditing, traceability, and quality management.
• Experienced within the feed industry (advantageous).
• A strong communicator, able to engage confidently at all levels.
• Initiative-taking, organised, and capable of meeting strict deadlines.

With a UK annual turnover approaching £280 million and a workforce of around 1,000 employees across 19 sites, SARIA is a leading name in sustainable operations and innovation.

Pro-rata salary depending on hours worked (full time equivalent £35,000).