Quality Assurance Supervisor

Quality Supervisor Location: Cornwall Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum Overview An established food manufacturing operation is seeking a Quality Supervisor to support site quality standards and food safety performance. Reporting into the Quality Assurance Manager, this role is responsible for leading quality activities on site and supervising a small team to ensure all quality checks and audits are completed accurately and on time. This is a hands-on supervisory role, ideal for someone looking to progress their career within quality management in a fast-paced FMCG or food production environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, support, and coordinate the day-to-day activities of Quality Controllers and Auditors Ensure scheduled quality checks, inspections, and audits are completed in line with company and regulatory standards Investigate food safety, quality, or compliance issues, completing root cause analysis and corrective actions Verify that finished products consistently meet specification, customer requirements, and legal standards Maintain accurate quality documentation and communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders Support production teams with quality-related queries and continuous improvement initiatives Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the siteSkills & Experience A qualification in food science, food safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience Experience working within food manufacturing, ideally under recognised standards such as BRC or similar Strong working knowledge of food safety and UK food law Desirable certifications include Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Level 3, or Internal Auditor qualification Confident decision-maker with strong attention to detail Organised, methodical, and capable of managing priorities in a busy environmentPersonal Attributes Proactive and reliable with a commitment to high standards Strong communication and leadership skills Comfortable challenging processes where needed to protect product quality and safety Flexible and adaptable to changing operational demands Motivated to develop professionally and progress into more senior quality rolesWhat's on Offer Permanent opportunity with clear progression pathways Supportive environment focused on training and development A chance to play a key role in maintaining and improving food safety and quality standards