QA Supervisor (Nights) in Nottingham

Nottingham Full-Time On-site

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We have an exciting opportunity for a QA Supervisor to join our fantastic night shift Quality team at our Nottingham site!

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to createFood to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, includingWall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

Location

Nottingham, Riverside Bakery

Working Hours

Wednesday–Friday: 6pm–6am and Saturday: 10pm–6am.

Salary

£38,000 per annum

Job Purpose

To ensure that food quality standards are set and maintained in the manufacturing environment which can deliver the specified standard of product to the customer all the time every time, within the requirements of the law and good manufacturing practice.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that all QA activities are carried out in a safe manner. Investigate any safety concerns connected with QA Activities.
To support the production team on resolving product food safety and quality issues and maintaining consistency across all shifts.
To support the management team during external audits/customer visits – either through shop floor presence or documentation acquisition and presentation.
Ensure QA audits of paperwork are consistent across all shifts.
To undertake audits on processes, documentation, and procedures to verify compliance to the Food Safety/Quality Management procedures and to follow up and verify actions.
To support investigations with QA Operations, Hygiene or Engineering staff into specific incidents i.e. foreign body contamination, quality rejections, Microbiological or Nutritional issues or Internal or External Panel issues.
Problem solve issues with X-Ray /High and Low Risk Check-weighers/Auto coding systems and log issues with learning.
To ensure QA’s complete all tasks as per schedule and that QA completed paperwork is audited and filed accordingly.
Ensure best methodology is in use across shifts to ensure consistency and time management.
Develop QA staff so that audits / sampling/ paneling etc. are carried out in the same manner by all staff and that actions are consistent and reports of findings and action are consistent across shifts.
To support the Development Team during the concept to launch process to ensure all new products, once launched, comply with all current systems. Specifically ensuring that all Tares, Check-weighers, Foreign Body detectors and QA paperwork changes are in place before launch.
Management of the use of the External Laboratory services used to ensure that product lists and suites are updated to ensure a smooth running of day to day sampling procedures.
To contribute to development of new working methods and actively participate in continuous improvement;
To contribute possible solutions to operational problems and to progress appropriate solutions.
Highlight training needs of self and others to support the development of the sites performance and improve skill levels.
Working effectively as a member of the Technical team, supporting colleagues with their work.
Deputise for and provide cover for other members of the QA team in their absence.
Developing and maintaining effective relationships with all departments.
To complete all tasks as directed by the Quality Manager and Technical Manager
To undertake ad hoc projects as required.
To ensure adhoc projects of QA team are captured and that deadlines and objectives are met to correct level.
To be responsible for ensuring compliance with all legislation, company (and where appropriate customer) policies and requirements in respect of food safety, environment protection and health and safety.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Relevant food manufacturing experience
Ability to use computer programmes including word, excel and related technical IT packages
HACCP principles and practice
Allergen awareness-implications / related to labelling
Nutritional awareness
Hygiene and disinfection principles
Principles of risk assessment
Legal labelling –basic requirements
Basic knowledge of Weight legislation
Knowledge of technical KPIs

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and career growth:

Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
Annual leave with an option to purchase extra days
Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
EV charging points – available at selected sites
24/7 access to Grocery Aid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
Charity initiatives and fundraising events
Team socials to connect and celebrate together
Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity