QC Shift Leader

Location: On-site, EMG factory

Contract: 1-Year Fixed Term

Shifts: Monday to Friday, alternating bi-weekly between 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm

We are Tails.com, a dog food subscription company with a big difference. We create truly tailored food for each and every dog we serve. We start by asking people a few simple questions about their dog. Then we use that information to create their dog’s unique Tails.com recipe – so their dog gets exactly the nutrition they need, in the taste they love, delivered to their door every month.

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Quality Control Shift Leader (QCSL) to join our Quality Team. In this shift-based role, you will play a vital part in upholding our high standards of product quality and food safety, ensuring we consistently meet our brand promise. As the Quality Control Shift Leader, you will work closely with the Factory Quality Technologist to support the development and implementation of the Quality Management System.

The Quality Control Shift Leader will be responsible for coordinating and implementing our quality processes and procedures in the factory. You will get the opportunity to work with a team of QC operators and a production team, where you can bring forward ideas.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead QC Operations
  • Oversee quality checks from goods-in through to final product, ensuring compliance with SOPs and specifications.
  • Receiving reported issues and raising nonconformity reports with suppliers.
• Investigate & Resolve Issues
  • Manage product complaints, non‐conformances, and Q&FS incidents—taking corrective actions quickly and effectively.
• Sampling & Testing
  • Coordinate product, environmental, and water sampling, ensuring timely lab submissions and results follow‐up.
• Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Lead GMP and Glass and plastic inspections, monitor hygiene standards, and support pest control and housekeeping practices.
  • Ensure all Quality Control team members are fully trained, competent, and equipped to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
  • Lead regular performance reviews and support individual development plans.
  • Collaborate with Production and other departments to ensure all factory personnel are trained in relevant quality procedures and standards.
• Cross‐functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Production, Technical, and Supply Chain teams to keep everything running smoothly and in line with our quality strategy.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in a QA/QC role, ideally within food manufacturing or a regulated production environment.
• Working knowledge of food safety standards, GMP, and root cause analysis.
• Confident leadership skills, with the ability to train, guide, and inspire a team.
• A proactive, solution‐focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage Quality issues on site and communicate with cross‐functional teams.
• The ability to investigate, document, and maintain records accurately, with emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work on your initiative, being proactive and curious on the factory floor.
• Ability to work independently once proper training has been given.
• Capable of splitting your time between hands‐on work and administrative tasks.
• Ability to use Google Sheets, Docs, Slides and Email.
• Good spoken and written English.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
• Flexible core hours, giving you true work-life balance.
• Hybrid role to ensure this role works for you.
• 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) which increases over time to a max of 27 days.
• 9/10 day working week to enhance your wellbeing without a reduction in pay and leave allowance.
• Optional 5 days unpaid leave and 1 paid volunteer day each year.
• When you need a change of scenery, you can work from abroad 2 weeks every 6 months.
• Health insurance for you, paid by Tails.com.
• Extended maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay. 6 months at 70% pay.
• Flexible paid care leave to support immediate dependants, people close to you and pets.
• In-house L&D team, with access to year-round courses to help drive your development.
• 50% discount on all Tails.com products.
• Discounted gym membership.

If this sounds like it matches your experience and what you’d love to do, we can’t wait to hear from you! If you’re unsure whether you fit our criteria exactly, please get in touch anyway. And because we believe that diverse teams perform better, we’d especially love to hear from you if you’re from an under‐represented demographic.

We are proud to be an active equal opportunity employer. We want to give everyone a fair chance to join us in changing the world of pet food for good.