Head of Fresh Produce Quality & Compliance

Pure Staff Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee compliance and ensure accurate management of supplier and grower lists. The ideal candidate will be HACCP trained and responsible for managing inspections, training, and communication across teams while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position involves regular stock reviews and critical decision-making regarding product quality.

Qualifications

• HACCP trained.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Approved Supplier List and Approved Grower List, ensuring accuracy and circulation.
• Oversee compliance and manage retraction/updates as required. Ensure daily order sheets are completed and accurate.
• Maintain customer specifications and ensure team compliance. Oversee weekly information packs for internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage intake inspections for grape, citrus, apple, and kiwi consignments.
• Ensure red label (concessionary) product is correctly controlled.
• Ensure returned/rejected product is re-inspected, root cause investigated, and corrective action taken.
• Oversee contingency purchases and product liability matters.
• Manage shelf-life testing and reporting.
• Oversee APG positive release procedures (grower/shipper checks).
• Conduct regular stock reviews and cold store checks.
• Ensure check-weighing and weights/measures compliance.
• Monitor clandestine contamination, food safety, and DEFRA audit procedures (e.g. PHEATS).
• Ensure correct policies and procedures for equipment calibration and use.
• Lead the QC team: recruitment, training, PPE provision, internal performance reviews.
• Manage staff motivation, discipline, absence, and sickness.
• Maintain training records and ensure all QC staff are trained in required procedures.
• Provide input into operational meetings and ensure effective communication across the team.
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Job description

A leading staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee compliance and ensure accurate management of supplier and grower lists. The ideal candidate will be HACCP trained and responsible for managing inspections, training, and communication across teams while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position involves regular stock reviews and critical decision-making regarding product quality.