About the role
Job Description – QA Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on QA Supervisor to join Cando Personnel Ltd in Gravesend. The successful candidate will lead the QA/QC team, oversee product quality and ensure high food safety standards are maintained across production.
The ideal candidate will have previous QA, QC or Technical experience within food production, with strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and quality procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to take responsibility for maintaining and improving quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead and supervise the QA/QC team to maintain high quality and food safety standards.
•Oversee quality checks on fresh-cut fruit, including appearance, freshness, weight, packaging and labelling.
•Ensure products meet company, customer and legal requirements.
•Monitor production processes and identify, investigate and resolve quality and food safety issues.
•Review QA records, production checks, temperature records and traceability documentation.
•Manage non-conformances, corrective actions and product deviations.
•Conduct internal audits, inspections and hygiene checks.
•Ensure HACCP, food safety, hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures are followed.
•Work closely with Production and Management to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
•Train and support QA/QC staff on quality and food safety procedures.
•Support customer complaints, external audits and certification inspections.
•Promote continuous improvement, product quality and a strong food safety culture.
Candidate Requirements
•Previous QA, QC or Technical experience in food production or manufacturing.
•Previous supervisory or team-lead experience.
•Experience in fresh produce or fresh-cut fruit is highly desirable.
•Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.
•Food Hygiene and Safety certification is essential or highly desirable.
What We Offer
•Competitive salary, depending on experience.
- Permanent opportunity with responsibility for improving performance.
How to Apply
Please apply with your current CV, highlighting your experience. Please confirm your current location, availability and salary expectations.
We are an equal-opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
What we will need from you
- Proof of your right to work in the UK — passport, share code or equivalent.
- Proof of address and your National Insurance number.
- Two references we can take up, where the role calls for them.
Working with Cando Personnel
We are a GLAA-licensed supplier. Every worker is screened before their first shift, paid weekly, and covered by our own transport where a site is hard to reach. You are told the site, the shift and the rate before you accept anything.