Why Greencore?
We're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.
As a vibrant and fast‑moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life.
On our Northampton campus we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of five manufacturing units, and we have a team of around 2,000 colleagues making high‑quality premium products every day. We are the sole supplier of sandwiches, wraps, rolls and sushi for Marks & Spencer.
What you’ll be doing
Shift Pattern: Friday - Tuesday 06:00 - 14:30
As QA Supervisor you will support the QA team to verify that all materials, including finished products, are safe and conform to all relevant specifications, legislation and customer requirements.
* Complete audits and key performance indicators and monitor the consistency of outputs across the team for compliance purposes
* Train the team to ensure that new process and procedures are adopted
* Build production team capability to improve communication and understanding of technical standards
* Investigate customer complaints or any non‑conformance raised internally or externally to provide data which informs resolution
* Organise organoleptic panel to ensure consistent quality
* Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that the department meets the standards set out in the Health, Safety and Environment policy
* Support the management of the QA team, ensuring tasks are completed in line with schedules and trackers
* Monitor micro results and initiate investigations as required
* Work closely with the hygiene team to ensure swabbing and hygiene audits are completed in line with schedules
What we’re looking for
At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work.
* Ideally educated to Higher National Diploma level and/or experience within a similar role in food manufacturing
* Experience of managing a team and leading people
* Holds a Level 2/3 food safety certification
* Basic knowledge of weight legislation and allergen awareness/practical management of allergens
* Experience working with computer systems
* Understanding of internal audit processes and technical key performance indicators
* Has CCP training including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles for a manufacturing unit
* Experience and knowledge of good manufacturing practice (GMP)
* Demonstrable non‑conformance reporting techniques
* Microbiological awareness – understanding of the basics of food safety
* Basic knowledge of hygiene principles and legal labelling practice
What you’ll get in return
* Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
* Pension up to 6% matched
* Life insurance up to 4x salary
* Company share save scheme
* Greencore Qualifications
* Exclusive employee discount platform
* Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
* Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on‑the‑job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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