Product Manager

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fresh produce is hiring a Product Manager to oversee high-profile categories across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will manage product quality, collaborate with various teams, and engage with suppliers while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. This full-time position offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance, packing operations, or product management in fresh produce.
• Strong understanding of customer specifications (M&S or similar preferred).
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of product categories.
• Drive quality, manage packhouse yields, and engage with suppliers.
• Represent the business during customer visits.

Skills

Quality assurance

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

HACCP Level 2

TACCP training

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Product Manager ready to take ownership of high-profile fresh produce categories?

We’re currently hiring a Product Manager to join a dynamic team working across Teynham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, and Linton.

Tell me more...

In this role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day management of product categories (including stone fruit, tropical, berries, salads, and more), working hand-in-hand with operations, technical, and commercial teams. You’ll play a key part in driving quality, managing packhouse yields, engaging with suppliers, and representing the business during customer visits.

Competitive salary DOE, with clear pathways for career progression and development.

What do you need?

• Experience in quality assurance, packing operations, or product management (fresh produce environment ideal)
• Strong understanding of customer specifications (M&S or similar preferred)
• HACCP Level 2 and TACCP trained (desirable)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Prophet) is an advantage
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities
• Full right to work in the UK
  
  

The Details

• Full-time role across multiple sites (Teynham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Linton)
• Working with major retailers and suppliers
• Hands-on position with a focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency
  
  

If you’re ready to step into a critical role managing top-tier fresh produce categories, click the APPLY button now for a quick CV review – or call Steph for more information.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.