Job Title: QA Supervisor
Location: Tipton
Salary: £46,800
Industry: FMCG – Food Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift: Night Shift – 6pm-6am (Monday-Thursday)
Hours: 48 Hours Per Week
QA Supervisor Benefits:
· Competitive salary package
· Company pension scheme
· Free onsite parking
· Training and development opportunities
· Genuine opportunity for career progression
· Supportive and collaborative working environment
Key QA Supervisor Responsibilities:
· Supervise the Quality Assurance department on night shift to ensure safe, legal and high-quality products are consistently manufactured
· Ensure compliance with all food safety, legality and quality standards across site operations
· Audit, maintain and challenge HACCP systems and prerequisite programmes
· Carry out internal audits including GMP, hygiene, glass & plastic and quality management systems
· Support and prepare for customer, retailer and third-party audits including BRCGS and IFS standards
· Manage non-conformances, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
· Ensure compliance with raw material and finished product specifications
· Manage allergen cleaning verification and hygiene performance standards
· Support analytical sampling, product testing and sensory evaluations
· Troubleshoot and verify metal detection systems, calibrations and fail safes
· Investigate customer complaints and implement preventative actions
· Provide technical support, coaching and guidance to production and operations teams
· Ensure all compliance checks are completed accurately and on time
· Proactively drive continuous improvement across quality systems, processes and site standards
· Maintain accurate technical reports, records and quality documentation
· Identify QA team training needs and support development opportunities
· Ensure Health & Safety compliance across the department
Required QA Supervisor Experience:
Essential Experience:
· Previous experience within a QA or Technical role in Food Manufacturing
· Experience supervising or leading teams within a food manufacturing environment
· Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, food safety and quality systems
· Experience supporting customer, retailer and third-party audits
· Knowledge of corrective actions, root cause analysis and non-conformance management
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and prioritise effectively
· Good communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the business
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
· HACCP and/or Food Safety qualifications
· Experience with BRCGS and IFS audits
· Experience working with retailer standards and compliance requirements
· Knowledge of allergen management, hygiene verification and product surveillance systems
· Experience training or coaching production teams on food safety and quality standards
Pay: £46,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
