QA Supervisor ( Nights )

  • Compleat Food Group
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Dec 15, 2025
Full time Banking

Job Description

QA Supervisor ( Nights )
Were looking for a motivated and hands-onQuality Assurance Supervisorto lead our QA team and ensure our products meet the highest standards offood safety, quality, and consistencyevery single day.
If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, love solving problems, and are passionate about doing things right, this is your chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking food business.
Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor
Working Hours: Sunday to Wednesday 6pm - 6am or Wednesday to Saturday 6pm - 6am
Salary:Between £35,000 and £38,000 per annum experience dependent
Location: The Compleat food Group, Crossgate Drive, Nottingham, NG2 1LW
About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, were proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, were on a mission to createFood to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
Were home to some of the UKs most exciting and loved food brands, includingWalls Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, were a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UKs major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, were united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.
We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.
What Youll Be Doing

As aQA Supervisor, youll be the driving force behind quality excellence on site leading, supporting, and developing the QA team while working closely with production, engineering, and technical colleagues.
Your day-to-day will include:
  • Leading and supporting the QA team to ensure allfood safety and quality standardsare achieved.
  • Working collaboratively with Production to resolvequality and food safety issues, maintaining consistency across all shifts.
  • Conductinginternal auditson processes, documentation, and procedures to verify compliance with Quality Management Systems.
  • Supportingexternal audits and customer visits, providing documentation and shop floor presence as required.
  • Investigating incidents such asforeign body contamination, micro issues, or customer complaintsand ensuring root causes are addressed.
  • OverseeingQA paperwork, sampling schedules, and equipment checks(X-rays, check-weighers, autocoding).
  • Training and developing QA staff to ensure consistency and confidence across all shifts.
  • Working with the NPD team to ensurenew product launchesmeet all technical and safety requirements before hitting production.
  • Managing external laboratory testing and ensuring sampling schedules run smoothly.
  • Championingcontinuous improvement, supporting new methods and processes that enhance product quality and efficiency.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who leads by example practical, proactive, and passionate about quality. Youll bring:
  • Experience infood manufacturingwithin a QA or supervisory role.
  • Strong understanding ofHACCP, food safety, hygiene, and GMPprinciples.
  • Internal audit experienceand a track record of maintaining compliance.
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene (Level 3)certification (or working toward it).
  • Excellent communication and people management skills you know how to motivate and inspire a team.
  • A problem-solving mindset with great attention to detail.
  • IT literacy, including Excel, Word, and technical systems.
Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. Thats why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
  • Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
  • Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
  • Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
  • EV charging points - available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing
  • 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
  • Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
  • Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
  • Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
  • Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development
  • Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
  • Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
  • Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
  • Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
  • Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture
  • 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
  • Charity initiatives and fundraising events
  • Team socials to connect and celebrate together
  • Employee networks & support groups -
  • New baby gift for new parents

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 opportunitys 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.
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