QC Supervisor

Edward Vinson Ltd; Faversham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fruit supplier in the United Kingdom seeks a Quality Control Inspector to ensure the quality and safety of incoming fruit. The role involves inspecting fruit, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position supports operational efficiency and requires flexibility to adapt to varying intake volumes.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using internal systems for data entry and reporting.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and translate them into actionable tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming strawberries and raspberries for quality and defects.
• Record inspection and shelf-life data accurately.
• Communicate with growers and internal teams regarding quality concerns.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of fruit quality standards

Job description

Overview

Our Values and Behaviours

We believe in working collaboratively to achieve our Ways of Working (WOWs) as part of our culture and values.

Job Objectives And Responsibilities

To ensure all incoming fruit meets Edward Vinsons quality, safety, and traceability standards before entering the packing process. The role supports operational efficiency, product integrity, and customer satisfaction through accurate inspections, data recording, and collaboration with internal teams.

Main Duties

• Inspect incoming strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries for quality, temperature, and defects
• Assess incoming raw material against customer specifications and known defect criteria
• Inspect each pallet on arrival, including box quantity, variety, pack type, box type, and punnet format
• Create pallet ID labels and apply them to each pallet
• Measure and record brix, pressure, and weight data in internal systems
• Determine correct sort code and type of job required for each pallet
• Reassess sort codes for stock held longer than expected and notify suppliers of any changes
• Collect shelf-life samples and conduct assessments at defined intervals
• Record inspection and shelf-life data accurately in internal systems
• Monitor hygiene and food safety standards in the intake area
• Communicate with growers, hauliers, and internal teams regarding quality concerns
• Segregate non-conforming stock to prevent contamination
• Process and fulfil daily check sheets and upload shelf-life probation results
• Support the quality team in the production area when required
• Provide QC intake team with necessary support to identify fruit quality challenges
• Ensure sort card numbers are correctly assigned for light, heavy, or straight packs
• Escalate any raw material requiring extra work to the management team immediately
• Work independently and make decisions in the absence of management
• Reassess fruit quality on the line and adjust sort codes if needed
• Attend daily production meetings to update teams on upcoming quality challenges
• Ensure all quality issues are communicated clearly to the production team
• Manage QC rota to ensure adequate staffing across all 7 working days
• Uphold Health & Safety, Food Safety, and hygiene policies within the QC team

Other Role Requirements

• Flexibility to adapt to changing start/finish times based on fruit intake volumes
• Willingness to support additional duties when operational needs shift
• Standard working

Key Accountabilities

• Guarantee the quality and safety of all incoming fruit prior to packing
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and shelf-life assessments
• Ensure traceability and correct sort coding of all raw materials
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, growers, and hauliers
• Support production efficiency by identifying and escalating quality issues
• Uphold company standards in hygiene, food safety, and health & safety

Person Specification And Skills Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and observational skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in using internal systems for data entry and reporting
• Knowledge of fruit quality standards and defect criteria
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and translate them into actionable tasks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Physically fit to handle manual inspection tasks and pallet checks

Role Requirements And Compliance

• Flexibility to adapt to changing start/finish times based on fruit intake volumes
• Willingness to support additional duties when operational needs shift
• Availability to work across a 7-day rota, including weekends
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety
• Participation in daily production meetings and team briefings
• Adherence to Edward Vinsons Health & Safety, Food Safety, and hygiene policies
• Compliance with traceability and quality control procedures
• Accurate and timely documentation of all inspections and assessments
• Immediate escalation of non-conforming stock or safety concerns
• Support internal audits and external inspections as required

Edward Vinson Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

All employees are expected to contribute to the achievement of company-wide KPIs:

• No RIDDORs; 10% YOY reduction in accident frequency; 100% accident investigation and reporting
• No major non-conformances during customer audits
• Customer service level maintained

This job description is a summary of the main requirements of the role but is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and/or updated regularly in discussion with the post holder or as company focus/needs change.

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