QA Supervisor (4o4o)

Job Description

QA Supervisor Food Manufacturing
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off 6am to 6pm
Fixed Salary: 32736
Reporting to: QA Manager

Are you an experienced QA professional ready to step up and play a key role in driving standards across a fast-paced food manufacturing site Were partnering with a leading UK food business that is investing heavily in quality safety and continuous improvement. They are now seeking a confident proactive QA Supervisor to join their technical team.

Why This Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a respected well-established food manufacturer known for high standards strong technical culture and a real commitment to safety and product integrity. Youll play a critical role in ensuring food safety quality and compliance across the site while supervising and developing a team of QA Auditors.

This position offers genuine influence daily problem-solving interaction with senior stakeholders and exposure to customer standards across major UK retailers.

What Youll Be Doing

As the QA Supervisor youll be the first point of contact for all QA-related matters on shift ensuring all processes meet internal customer and legal requirements. Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and escalating any breaches of CCPs OPRPs or quality control points.

• Supporting investigations into food safety legality contamination hygiene or process control issues.

• Assisting in validation/verification activities and maintaining factory risk assessments.

• Acting as QA support during external audits and deputising for the QA Manager where required.

• Managing schedules for environmental testing calibration raw material testing and GMP checks.

• Driving food safety culture initiatives across the site.

• Owning the internal audit programme including scheduling training and non-conformance close-out.

• Ensuring end-to-end traceability start-up checks and line integrity are consistently maintained.

• Leading coaching and scheduling the QA team to ensure strong performance and adequate cover.

• Supporting NPD trials Pre-Pros and site improvement projects.

This is a hands-on influential role that requires a calm confident communicator who can take the lead when technical issues arise.

What Were Looking For

• Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or related discipline.

• Background in food manufacturing with strong QA/Technical experience.

• Experience working with major UK retailers (e.g. top-tier standards such as M&S or Tesco).

• Strong understanding of HACCP and wider technical systems.

• Knowledge of food legislation labelling allergens and nutritional requirements.

• Confident communicator able to challenge influence and work cross-functionally.

• Ability to multitask stay calm under pressure and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment.

• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Whats In It For You

• A secure role with a well-respected manufacturer.

• Opportunity to work with a knowledgeable and supportive technical leadership team.

• Involvement in audits projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• A chance to shape food safety culture and develop a strong QA team.

If youre a QA professional ready for your next challenge in a dynamic and forward-thinking food manufacturing environment wed love to hear from you.