Product Manager

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd is seeking a Product Manager to lead quality-focused fruit product development for key customers in the berry category. You will manage product quality, QA processes, and shelf-life considerations across sites, suppliers and packers.

Working on a 12 month maternity cover, the role offers exposure to a market-leading Fresh Produce operation with opportunities for professional growth and long-term prospects within the group.

Qualifications

• Experience in product quality assurance / QA or quality control / QC within the Fresh Produce or Fresh Food industries
• Knowledge of packhouse operations and third-party packing facilities, particularly in the distribution of short shelf-life products
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, compliance, and the expectations of retail customers
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while upholding high product quality standards

Responsibilities

• Collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners to drive product excellence and maintain the highest quality standards
• Managing product categories independently, identifying and resolving any quality issues
• Overseeing shelf-life management for product categories and working with colleagues to address any issues that arise
• Ensuring full compliance with retail customer requirements

Skills

QA experience

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

Are you passionate about Fresh Produce and seeking an exciting new opportunity focused on product quality? As Product Manager, you will join a renowned market leader in the Fresh Produce sector. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and managing fruit products for key customers, working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth.

Product Manager Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners to drive product excellence and maintain the highest quality standards
• Managing product categories independently, identifying and resolving any quality issues
• Overseeing shelf-life management for product categories and working with colleagues to address any issues that arise
• Ensuring full compliance with retail customer requirements

Product Manager Key Requirements

• Experience in product quality assurance / QA or quality control / QC within the Fresh Produce or Fresh Food industries
• Knowledge of packhouse operations and third-party packing facilities, particularly in the distribution of short shelf-life products
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, compliance, and the expectations of retail customers
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while upholding high product quality standards

The Product Manager position offers the opportunity to work within a highly successful operation and dedicated team with a focus on the berry category. Clear and effective communication is key to success in this role, as you will be building relationships across various sites, suppliers, packers, internal teams, and colleagues.

The opportunity as Product Manager is ideal for individuals with experience in quality control, quality assurance, or product management, who are now ready to take on more responsibility. Developing a rewarding career with significant growth potential, both personally and professionally, this role will initially cover a 12 month maternity contract with genuine potential for extension and long-term career prospects within a group with outstanding growth.

Shift: 4 Days on / 3 Days off

This is a UK-based position, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to the interview, if applicable