QA Supervisor in Manchester

QA Supervisor (AM Shift: 05:15 – 14:15)

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

UK/EU Leading Food Manufacturer

Greater Manchester, Salary: £35,000

A UK/EU leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced and proactive QA Supervisor to support their flagship site in Greater Manchester. This hands-on role is crucial in maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and compliance across production.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of 10–15 QA technicians and auditors during the AM shift.

* Oversee daily QA operations, including audits, process checks, sampling programmes, and corrective actions.

* Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, BRCGS standards, HACCP, and customer-specific codes of practice.

* Analyse QA data, trends, and KPIs to provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.

* Collaborate with Production, Technical, and Operations teams to embed a strong food safety and quality culture.

* Support internal, third-party, customer, and regulatory audits, including preparation, execution, and reporting.

* Manage non-conformances, complaints, and stock on hold to maintain site compliance.

* Contribute to risk assessments, projects, and policy updates, balancing shop-floor responsibilities with analytical reporting.

Candidate Requirements:

* Previous experience in QA or technical roles within a food manufacturing environment.

* Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and food legislation.

* Experience in audits, complaint/non-conformance investigation, and report writing.

* Organised, hands-on, and able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams. xiskglj

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA professional to take ownership of a key site function, leading a motivated team and contributing to ongoing operational excellence