Quality Assurance Supervisor

Company: Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Quality Assurance Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

£30,000 – £34,000

North Manchester

Do you have experience in Food or Beverage Manufacturing QA/QC and want to join one of the biggest names in the local area that prides itself on high standards and an excellent working culture?

This major Food Manufacturer employs 1500+ people across several sites and supplies widely-recognised products such as Baked Goods to major UK retailers including M&S for almost 100 years.

As part of ongoing growth, they are looking to bolster their team with an experienced QA Supervisor who can lead a team of 10 direct reports to ensure that standards, regulations & procedures are adhered to while promoting a culture of compliance & continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience in Food Manufacturing QA/QC – ideally in a role with leadership responsibilities – and will have a strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP and BRC audits.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking for a high-impact role at a large and stable business where they can join a friendly, supportive team that will invest in them and support with their ongoing development.

Responsibilities

  • Leading a QA team of 10 people, overseeing training, coaching & performance management
  • Owning Food Safety & Quality compliance, ensuring SOPs are followed & carrying out audits
  • Act as a Site Quality Lead on shifts, managing issues, incidents and technical KPIs
  • Supporting with overall audit readiness and customer visits, ensuring standards are met e.g BRC, GMP, CCPs, retailer requirements
  • Working cross-functionally to support Technical projects, CI and site development

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience in QA/QC in the Food or Beverage Manufacturing sector
  • Preferably having previous experience in a leadership position, or otherwise having demonstrable experience with coaching/training production staff
  • Relevant qualifications such as Food Safety/Food Hygiene Level 3, Internal Auditing etc.
  • SAP experience (desirable)
  • UK driving license

Benefits

  • High level of responsibility and the opportunity to progress within an advanced business
  • Friendly and positive work environment at a company that is known for retaining its staff
  • Excellent company benefits and long-term incentives

Apply as soon as possible, this role will be in high demand and may close before the end date.

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Posted: April 19th, 2026