Product Manager

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Teynham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company is seeking an experienced Product Manager to oversee high-profile fresh produce categories. In this role, you will collaborate with operations, technical, and commercial teams while driving quality initiatives and managing packhouse yields. Successful candidates will have experience in quality assurance, product management, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salary and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance or product management in a fresh produce environment.
• Strong understanding of customer specifications (M&S or similar preferred).
• HACCP Level 2 and TACCP trained (desirable).
• Ability to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of product categories across multiple sites.
• Drive quality initiatives and manage packhouse yields.
• Engage with suppliers and represent the business during customer visits.

Skills

Quality assurance

Packing operations

Product management (fresh produce)

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (e.g., Prophet)

Job description

Overview

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?

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of product categories (including stone fruit, tropicals, berries, salads, and more) in collaboration with operations, technical, and commercial teams.
• Drive quality initiatives and manage packhouse yields.
• Engage with suppliers and represent the business during customer visits.

What 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

How to Apply

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.