Location
Bilston
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
23/07/2026
Closing date
20/08/2026
Quality Control Supervisor – Maternity Cover 12 months sought by a £multimillion pound food products manufacturer to join their team in Bilston.
This is a temporary role for 12 months maternity cover, PM shifts Tuesday to Saturday: Tues – Thurs 2pm to 11.00pm; Fri 1.30pm to 10.30pm; Sat 8am to 6pm.
The Role:
As Quality Control Supervisor you will oversee quality assurance activities across the food production site.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will lead and develop the QA/QC team, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, legal and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement throughout the business.
Your responsibilities as Quality Control Supervisor:
- Lead, supervise and develop the Quality Control team.
- Ensure compliance with BRCGS, GMP, HACCP, food safety legislation and customer specifications.
- Conduct audits, inspections, traceability exercises, mass balance checks and quality assessments across the site.
- Investigate non-conformances, implement corrective actions and liaise with suppliers where required.
- Support internal and external audits and deputise for the Quality Manager when necessary.
- Manage microbiological and organoleptic sampling programmes and maintain accurate quality records.
- Collaborate with production, engineering and hygiene teams to drive quality improvements and resolve issues.
- Coordinate export requirements, customer sample requests and label approval processes.
- Monitor hygiene, maintenance and prohibited item procedures to ensure full site compliance.
Your experience as Quality Control Supervisor:
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing quality leadership role is desirable
- Strong knowledge of BRCGS, GMP, HACCP and food safety legislation.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong people management skills with experience coaching, developing and supporting teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance.
Benefits:
- Tuesday to Saturday – pm shift
- £14.47p/h Tuesday to Friday until 6.00pm, £15.22 from 6pm until finish
- £16.79 p/h all day Saturday
- Overtime rate £18.09 p/h (after 45 hours)
- Bank holiday rate £21.71p/h
- Shift pattern: Tues – Thurs 2pm to 11.00pm; Fri 1.30pm to 10.30pm; Sat 8am to 6pm
- Holidays: 28 days
- 2 x 20 min breaks unpaid
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Full training provided
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Quality Control Supervisor – 12 Months Maternity Cover
Bilston, West Midlands
£14.47 - £16.79 (Saturday) + overtime + benefits