QA Team Leader

QA Team Leader | Quality Assurance Team Leader | Quality Team Leader | QA Supervisor

Ilminster | £34,000 per annum | Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established

food manufacturing business looking for an experienced and motivated

QA Team Leader to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across a busy manufacturing site.

Reporting to the

Operational QA Manager, you will lead the day-to-day

Quality Assurance function, supporting the QA team and working closely with Production to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, legal requirements and internal quality standards.

What We Offer

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£34,000 per annum.

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Company bonus scheme.

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Enhanced pension contributions.

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Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover.

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Onsite parking.

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Employee discounts platform.

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Long service celebrations.

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Employee Assistance Programme.

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Free fruit and potatoes.

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Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

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Flu vaccinations.

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Refer a friend scheme.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and coordinate all day-to-day Quality Assurance functions across the site.

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Ensure packed products meet customer specifications and required quality standards.

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Work closely with Production Management to maximise efficiency without compromising product quality.

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Identify and manage out-of-specification products, taking appropriate corrective action with Production.

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Carry out QA activities across

Intake, Output and Tickets.

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Monitor shelf-life deterioration and ensure quality issues are reported promptly.

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Conduct additional quality assessments, including

dry matter and hot box testing, where required.

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Support the preparation and successful completion of internal and external audits.

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Manage the site's

GMP audit system and participate as a member of the internal auditing team.

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Arrange and secure samples for microbiological, chemical and nutritional analysis using the appropriate laboratory systems.

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Assist with the collection and reporting of weekly QA KPI information.

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Support the Operational QA Manager with the day-to-day running of the department.

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Deputise for the Operational QA Manager when required, including managing team performance, sickness and holiday cover.

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Support the implementation of

LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives across the department and wider business.

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Help identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve line performance and enhance

OEE.

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Ensure products are correctly labelled and comply with customer specifications and legal requirements.

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Ensure employees follow relevant procedures, work instructions, company policies and Health & Safety requirements.

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Assist with risk assessments and site improvement initiatives.

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Provide coaching, training and support to QA and production employees.

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Assist with regular team briefings covering quality, performance, training, Health & Safety and business updates.

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Coordinate staff holiday requests and support return-to-work processes.

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Contribute to staff appraisals and employee development.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident in their QA knowledge and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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A positive, proactive approach to problem solving.

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The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.

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A strong

'can-do' attitude with the confidence to use initiative.

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The ability to anticipate issues and take appropriate action.

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Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards.

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Integrity, diplomacy and impartiality.

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A genuine passion for

continuous improvement and LEAN principles.

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The ability to work effectively with both Quality and Production teams.

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A strong understanding of the importance of Health & Safety, with safety always taking precedence.

Interested?

If you're an experienced

QA Team Leader, Quality Assurance Team Leader, Quality Team Leader or QA Supervisor looking for a permanent opportunity within food manufacturing in

Ilminster, apply online today with your up-to-date CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.