Jobs, fresher vacancy - Quality Supervisor • Northern Ireland

Company: HAYS Specialist Recruitment

Northern Ireland

Your new company A well-established food manufacturing business in the Armagh area is continuing to grow and strengthen its technical and quality standards. Operating in a fast-paced environment with a strong commitment to excellence, the company prides itself on delivering high quality products while maintaining full compliance with customer, audit and regulatory expectations. Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking a Quality Supervisor to support the Technical Manager and play a key role in driving quality and operational performance on site. Your new role In your new role as Quality Supervisor, you will take a hands-on approach to overseeing daily quality and compliance activities across production. You will work closely with the Technical Manager, production teams and QC staff to ensure the site remains audit ready at all times, particularly for unannounced BRC, customer and third-party audits. You will be responsible for daily start-up checks, verification of records, traceability compliance and continuous GMP monitoring across the factory. The role requires strong coordination with departments such as NPD, Intake, Dispatch and Hygiene to ensure all procedures, chemical usage, documentation and quality standards are fully adhered to. You will train out new procedures, support complaint investigations, manage external laboratory submissions and play a leading part in calibration, allergen control, micro scheduling, traceability exercises and mock recalls. This is a proactive, on-the-floor role where your communication, leadership and attention to detail will directly impact overall site performance.What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will have previous experience working within the food manufacturing industry, ideally in a supervisory or senior quality role where you have gained exposure to BRC, GMP standards and audit preparation. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to work with people at all levels and, ideally, communicate across multiple languages. You will be adaptable, confident and capable of giving clear instruction, following up on actions and supporting colleagues to ensure compliance. Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and a proactive approach to continuous improvement are key to excelling in this position.What you'll get in return In return, you will join a supportive and forward thinking organisation where quality and technical standards are at the heart of operations. You will receive a competitive salary in line with your experience, a stable day-shift pattern and the opportunity to develop your technical and supervisory expertise in a business committed to high performance. This role offers excellent exposure to audit preparation, cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership, making it an ideal opportunity for someone seeking long-term progression.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills:Quality Supervisor County ArmaghBenefits:competitive