Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
Quality Assurance Supervisor
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Quality Supervisor
Location: Chard, Somerset
Job type: Permanent
Hours:
- Monday to Wednesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Thursday: 7:30pm – 4pm
- Friday: 7:30pm – 1pm
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Are you an experienced Quality Supervisor looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting for our specialist manufacturing client in Chard to join their established production team at their Somerset factory.
This is a key leadership position within a high-performing industrial environment, offering the opportunity to play a hands-on role in quality, production support, team development, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and supporting a team of quality inspectors, including workload planning, coaching, and development
- Managing inspection activities including dimensional checks, visual inspection, and non-destructive testing methods
- Investigating quality issues, managing non-conformities, and implementing corrective and preventative actions
- Maintaining accurate quality documentation and records
- Supporting customer quality enquiries, complaints, and investigations
- Monitoring workflow, productivity, and operational performance
- Supporting trials, process improvements, and new product introductions
- Ensuring alloy and material conformity through effective quality controls
- Training operators in inspection techniques, measurement equipment, and quality procedures
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About You:
- Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, casting, or foundry environment
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team
- A strong understanding of quality control processes and inspection methods
- Knowledge of manufacturing defects, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
- Familiarity with problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, or PDCA
- Understanding of quality standards and compliance requirements
- The ability to interpret technical information and work with production teams to resolve issues
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Closing date: 21/08/2026
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to shannon.bunch@hawk-3.co.uk.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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