Job Title: QA Supervisor
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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 xxuwjjq 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