Intake QC / Product Manager - Fresh produce

Tailor Made Resources; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fresh produce is seeking a dedicated Intake QC/Product Manager to join their dynamic team. This hands-on role involves managing the quality control intake and allocation of fresh produce, ensuring effective product allocations, and maintaining high customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality control within the fresh produce sector, possess strong communication skills, and be flexible to travel across the UK. Join a company that values drive and passion, and contribute to their commitment to quality and excellence in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in QC/Product management within the Fresh Produce sector.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage QC intake and allocation of fresh produce.
• Ensure effective product allocations and customer satisfaction.
• Assess product quality and manage stock effectively.

Skills

Quality Control (QC)

Product Management

Communication Skills

Stock Management

Fresh Produce Knowledge

Job description

Our Client is a successful Supplier of Fresh Produce, belonging to one of the largest Fresh Produce Groups in the world. We currently offer an excellent opportunity on their behalf to join the business as Intake QC / Product Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Product Manager, the position of Intake QC / Product Manager will be based at a facility in Kent and will work as an integral part of a product specialist team managing the QC intake and allocation of fresh produce / fruit.

A hands-on, pivotal fruit product manager role working to ensure:

1. Effective fresh produce product allocations on intake and production.
2. Customer satisfaction on fresh produce product decisions.
3. Stock management; managing rejections/collections, stock arrivals assessment, stock trackers.
4. Communication across all departments; liaising with the packhouse operations, commercial and buying teams.
5. Product quality assessment & reporting, ensuring a consistent & efficient approach to reducing complaints, rejections, wastage.

We require:

1. An experienced QC/Product focused individual with quality / technical / QC / QA gained from the Fresh Produce sector.
2. Fresh Produce exposure would be ideal.
3. Knowledge of the quality standards & product quality expected by retail customers.
4. Drive, passion and dedication is key for success in this position.
5. Strong communication skills, with flexibility to travel to sites across the UK.

Salary: Dependent on experience offered + excellent Benefits.

Working week: 4 on 3 off - Tues / Wed / Thurs will be days off.