Quality Product Manager

The Collective Network Limited; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited is seeking a Quality Product Manager in Kent to ensure product specifications, labelling and quality data are accurate, compliant and reliable. You will work with suppliers, retailers and internal teams to uphold standards.

Key duties include managing audit-ready specifications, monitoring KPIs and shelf-life data, investigating issues, and collaborating with growers and packing sites. Occasional travel to sourcing locations is expected.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a quality or technical role.
• Strong knowledge of weights, measures and labelling legislation.
• Internal auditing qualification with practical experience.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Confidence in professionally hosting customers on-site.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate, audit-ready product specifications and labelling
• Monitoring quality performance using KPIs, QSL data and shelf-life reports
• Investigating quality issues and customer complaints, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Participating in benchmarking, sample evaluations and customer visits
• Working closely with growers and packing sites to maintain and improve quality standards
• Undertaking occasional travel to sourcing and packing locations

Skills

Quality management

Labelling compliance

Auditing

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quality Product Manager

Kent

£40,000

Join a leading global fresh produce company renowned for its commitment to quality. If you enjoy working closely with suppliers, retailers and internal teams, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

You will ensure all product specifications, labelling, packaging and quality data are accurate, compliant and reliable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate, audit-ready product specifications and labelling
• Monitoring quality performance using KPIs, QSL data and shelf-life reports
• Investigating quality issues and customer complaints, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Participating in benchmarking, sample evaluations and customer visits
• Working closely with growers and packing sites to maintain and improve quality standards
• Undertaking occasional travel to sourcing and packing locations

Requirements:

• At least two years' experience in a quality or technical role
• Strong knowledge of weights, measures and labelling legislation
• Internal auditing qualification with practical experience
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Confidence in professionally hosting customers on-site
• Proficient in MS Office with excellent interpersonal skills