QA Manager

Pontefract, West Yorkshire
£45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

About the Company

OSI Group – Yorkshire Premier Meat are specialists in slicing, dicing, and packaging lamb and beef products for well-known clients including Hello Fresh and Gousto. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of food safety, quality, and service, supported by a dedicated team and strong values of aspiration, belonging, and growth.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced QA Manager to take ownership of our quality and food safety standards. You will be responsible for leading a dedicated quality team, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Management – Develop, implement, and maintain QA programs to meet company, customer, and industry standards.

• Food Safety Compliance – Oversee customer specifications, ensuring full compliance and minimising food safety risks.

• Process Improvement – Lead initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance consistency using data-driven insights.

• Team Leadership – Manage, train, and mentor the QC team, conducting reviews and developing capability.

• Audits & Inspections – Lead internal/external audits, including customer and 3rd party visits.

• Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate QC records, corrective actions, and prepare management reports.

• Customer & Regulatory Liaison – Resolve quality issues and complaints effectively.

• Risk Management – Identify risks to product quality and food safety, implementing preventative measures.

About You

✅ Proven management experience leading quality/QA/QC teams
✅ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm (40 hours per week)

• Opportunity to lead quality in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment

• Work with a leading food manufacturer supplying major UK brands