QA Supervisor

E Park and Sons Ltd are a leading packer and wholesaler of fresh potatoes to many blue-chip retail customers and food processors.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and knowledgeable professional to oversee the day-to-day activities of our dedicated Quality Team at our BRCGS AA+ accredited packing operation in our state-of-the-art factory in Epworth, Doncaster.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with excellent knowledge of HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, Food safety culture and BRCGS to join our team.

**Main Responsibilities include**:

- Day to day supervision of the Production Quality Team.
- Internal auditing of Pre-requisites and customer and BRCGS to current standard
- Ensuring that activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for quality, food safety, health and safety, legal compliance, policies and procedures
- Maintaining, reviewing and improving Quality Systems to ensure their on-going effectiveness and relevance.
- Maintaining and controlling Food Safety Systems; BRCGS, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, and GMP.
- Assist with customer/certification audits.
- Assist with customer specifications.
- Assist in the implementation of new or amended quality systems and procedures to improve food safety and quality and ensure adherence to standards/procedures.
- Providing training / instruction where appropriate.
- Investigating non-conformities and out of specification.
- Escalation of any product quality issues to Technical Manager and Production Shift Manager, with solutions.
- Ensure that full traceability is achieved for every batch of product through accurate recording of paperwork.
- Report daily staff holidays and absence to the department manager.
- Carrying out all responsibilities and practices with the aim of producing food safely and to required internal and external specifications within a HACCP framework.

**Key Experience & Requirements**:

- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment within the food industry (potato industry desirable)
- Good understanding and working knowledge of BRCGS v9
- Highly knowledgeable in regard to food safety systems, HSE and due diligence
- HACCP Level 3 qualified (desirable)
- Internal audit certificate (desirable)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar hands-on management role in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of root cause analysis / quality tools and techniques
- Good organisational skills with the ability to achieve consistently high levels of accuracy
- Clear communicator with strong leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiasm and commitment to deliver initiatives and continuous improvement programs

This a full-time permanent position working 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, some occasional weekend or night working may be involved with this role.

Free on-site parking is available

Previous applicants need not apply

Competitive salary

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person