Quality Assurance Supervisor
Near Snodland | Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | GBP 34,000 - GBP 40,000 pa
KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer to find a highly efficient and hands-on quality assurance professional for an exciting senior QA role.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in quality assurance within the food manufacturing industry, seeking to advance into a management pathway. If you desire more responsibility in a QA role, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Position Overview
As a Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will play a key role in helping the business achieve right-first-time (RFT) manufacturing. Your focus will be on driving continuous improvement, reducing waste, and minimizing downtime. Collaborating closely with the Head of Quality, you will support the development and maintenance of robust Quality Management Systems (QMS). Ensuring the highest standards of quality and hygiene across all production stages will be a core responsibility.
Responsibilities
* Support the achievement of RFT manufacturing, continuous improvement, and reduction of wastage and downtime
* Build and maintain QMS alongside the Head of Quality
* Address daily quality and hygiene issues and implement effective resolutions
* Manage the Quality and Hygiene teams, providing coaching, development, and disciplinary support
* Control non-conformance reports (NCRs) and root cause analyses (RCAs), following up on actions
* Ensure positive product releases and keep equipment calibration records up to date
* Conduct annual validations, internal audits, and compile reports
* Manage supplier approval processes and documentation
* Conduct shelf-life testing, traceability audits, and assist with customer complaints
* Train staff on QMS procedures, one-point lessons, and quality workshops
* Control hold stock and analyze GMP, NCRs, complaints, and foreign bodies trends
* Prepare monthly quality dashboards and support external audits
* Support the Hygiene team and cover for the Head of Quality during absences
Candidate Profile
* Experience in QA or similar roles within food manufacturing
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
* Excellent people management skills
* Experience with BRC and advanced food hygiene training
* Proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
* A degree in food science or related discipline is desirable but not essential
Benefits
* Company events and activities
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Referral programme
* Overtime rate of 1.5x
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day per year of service (capped at 1 week)
* Service rewards
* Private healthcare
* Annual salary reviews
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