Product Quality Manager - Fresh Produce

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company in Sittingbourne is looking for a Product Quality Manager. This role involves developing and managing fruit products while ensuring the highest quality standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in quality assurance within the fresh produce sector and thrive in dynamic settings. The position offers significant career growth potential within a successful team.

Qualifications

• Experience in product quality assurance / QA or quality control / QC within the Fresh Produce or Fresh Food industries.
• Knowledge of packhouse operations and distribution of short shelf-life products.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and compliance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for product excellence.
• Manage product categories and resolve quality issues independently.
• Oversee shelf-life management for product categories.

Skills

Experience in product quality assurance / QA

Knowledge of packhouse operations

Understanding of quality assurance

Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about Fresh Produce and seeking an exciting new opportunity focused on product quality?

As Product Quality 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.

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

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

The Product Quality Manager position offers the opportunity to work within a highly successful operation and dedicated team. 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 Quality 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.

Day shift; Tuesday - Saturday

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.