Quality Supervisor
Location: Cornwall
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Overview
An established food manufacturing operation is seeking a Quality Supervisor to support site quality standards and food safety performance. Reporting into the Quality Assurance Manager, this role is responsible for leading quality activities on site and supervising a small team to ensure all quality checks and audits are completed accurately and on time.
This is a hands-on supervisory role, ideal for someone looking to progress their career within quality management in a fast-paced FMCG or food production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, support, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of Quality Controllers and Auditors
Ensure scheduled quality checks, inspections, and audits are completed in line with company and regulatory standards
Investigate food safety, quality, or compliance issues, completing root cause analysis and corrective actions
Verify that finished products consistently meet specification, customer requirements, and legal standards
Maintain accurate quality documentation and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders
Support production teams with quality-related queries and continuous improvement initiatives
Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the siteSkills & Experience
A qualification in food science, food safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
Experience working within food manufacturing, ideally under recognised standards such as BRC or similar
Strong working knowledge of food safety and UK food law
Desirable certifications include Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Level 3, or Internal Auditor qualification
Confident decision-maker with strong attention to detail
Organised, methodical, and capable of managing priorities in a busy environmentPersonal Attributes
Proactive and reliable with a commitment to high standards
Strong communication and leadership skills
Comfortable challenging processes where needed to protect product quality and safety
Flexible and adaptable to changing operational demands
Motivated to develop professionally and progress into more senior quality rolesWhat's on Offer
Permanent opportunity with clear progression pathways
Supportive environment focused on training and development
A chance to play a key role in maintaining and improving food safety and quality standards