QA Supervisor
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £36,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham |
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1278 |
Summary
Job Advert
QA Supervisor
We have a new opportunity for a QA Supervisor to join our brilliant Quality Assurance team at our site based in Nottingham!
At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one
of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret
ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal
growth are at the forefront.
Location: Nottingham, Riverside Bakery
Working Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 6am - 6pm & Saturdays: 8am - 2pm
Salary: £36,000 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:
* 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:
* Internal audit experience
* Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate level 3
* 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
* Shelf-life determination awareness
* Hygiene and disinfection principles
* Basic micro awareness
* Principles of risk assessment
* Legal labelling –basic requirements
* Basic knowledge of Weight legislation
* Knowledge of technical KPIs
What's in it for you?
* Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real
difference.
* Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.
QA Supervisor
We have a new opportunity for a QA Supervisor to join our brilliant Quality Assurance team at our site based in Nottingham!
At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one
of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret
ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal
growth are at the forefront.
Location: Nottingham, Riverside Bakery
Working Hours: Wednesday - Friday: 6am - 6pm & Saturdays: 8am - 2pm
Salary: £36,000 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:
* 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:
* Internal audit experience
* Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate level 3
* 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
* Shelf-life determination awareness
* Hygiene and disinfection principles
* Basic micro awareness
* Principles of risk assessment
* Legal labelling –basic requirements
* Basic knowledge of Weight legislation
* Knowledge of technical KPIs
What's in it for you?
* Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real
difference.
* Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.