Quality Assurance Lead - Fresh Produce

The Collective Network Limited; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited is seeking a QA leader to drive quality assurance at a major fresh produce site. You will oversee daily QA activities, mentor the team, and ensure compliance with retailer and site standards.

You will report to the Technical Manager and play a pivotal role in audits, HACCP, and site-wide quality culture, enabling swift, effective responses to issues and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a food technical or quality role
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams
• Excellent communication skills, organised, and confident decision-maker
• HACCP, food safety, or auditing qualifications are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Building and developing a high-performing QA team
• Investigating quality issues and customer complaints, implementing effective, lasting solutions
• Managing Hold and Release processes to maintain product standards
• Collaborating with the wider site team to meet retailer and site standards
• Supporting internal audits, GMP, fabrication, metal detection, check weighing, calibration, and taste panels
• Reporting on quality KPIs and recognising team achievements
• Fostering a positive, audit-ready culture across the site

Skills

QA leadership

Quality assurance experience

Team management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

HACCP certification

Food safety auditing qualifications

Job description

The Collective Network Limited is seeking a QA leader to drive quality assurance at a major fresh produce site. You will oversee daily QA activities, mentor the team, and ensure compliance with retailer and site standards.

You will report to the Technical Manager and play a pivotal role in audits, HACCP, and site-wide quality culture, enabling swift, effective responses to issues and continuous improvements.