Quality Control Supervisor - Maternity Cover

Quality Control Supervisor – Maternity Cover 12 months sought by a £multimillion pound food products manufacturer to join their team in Bilston.
This is a temporary role for 12 months maternity cover, PM shifts Tuesday to Saturday: Tues – Thurs 2pm to 11.00pm; Fri 1.30pm to 10.30pm; Sat 8am to 6pm.
The Role:
As Quality Control Supervisor you will oversee quality assurance activities across the food production site.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will lead and develop the QA/QC team, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, legal and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement throughout the business.
Your responsibilities as Quality Control Supervisor:

• Lead, supervise and develop the Quality Control team.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, GMP, HACCP, food safety legislation and customer specifications.
• Conduct audits, inspections, traceability exercises, mass balance checks and quality assessments across the site.
• Investigate non-conformances, implement corrective actions and liaise with suppliers where required.
• Support internal and external audits and deputise for the Quality Manager when necessary.
• Manage microbiological and organoleptic sampling programmes and maintain accurate quality records.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and hygiene teams to drive quality improvements and resolve issues.
• Coordinate export requirements, customer sample requests and label approval processes.
• Monitor hygiene, maintenance and prohibited item procedures to ensure full site compliance.

Your experience as Quality Control Supervisor:

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing quality leadership role is desirable
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, GMP, HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people management skills with experience coaching, developing and supporting teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance.
Benefits:

• Tuesday to Saturday – pm shift
• £14.47p/h Tuesday to Friday until 6.00pm, £15.22 from 6pm until finish
• £16.79 p/h all day Saturday
• Overtime rate £18.09 p/h (after 45 hours)
• Bank holiday rate £21.71p/h
• Shift pattern: Tues – Thurs 2pm to 11.00pm; Fri 1.30pm to 10.30pm; Sat 8am to 6pm
• Holidays: 28 days
• 2 x 20 min breaks unpaid
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Full training provided
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food

Quality Control Supervisor – 12 Months Maternity Cover
 
Bilston, West Midlands
 
£14.47 - £16.79 (Saturday) + overtime + benefits

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