Senior QA Manager – Food Safety & Process Quality

Edwards & Pearce; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company based near Pontefract is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality assurance operations. You will lead the QC team to ensure all products meet regulatory and customer standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, at least 5 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a salary of £45,000 to £50,000, 26 days holiday, and a pension. Flexibility in working hours is also required.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 3 for Christmas

Discounts on company products

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, or quality control management in food processing.
• Strong understanding of meat processing, food safety regulations, and quality control principles.
• Proficiency with quality control tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality assurance programs for product compliance.
• Oversee food safety compliance and risk management.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Animal Science or related field

Certifications in HACCP, SQF or similar quality management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading food processing company based near Pontefract is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality assurance operations. You will lead the QC team to ensure all products meet regulatory and customer standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, at least 5 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include a salary of £45,000 to £50,000, 26 days holiday, and a pension. Flexibility in working hours is also required.