Quality Shift Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Bishopsbourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce business in Canterbury is seeking a Quality Shift Manager to lead their Packhouse Quality team. You will ensure that products meet food safety, legality, and customer requirements. With over 2 years of experience in a quality management role, you'll drive continuous improvement and quality compliance. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,500 per annum, along with extensive benefits including holidays up to 33 days and health programs.

Benefits

Pension (5% employee / 4% employer)

Holidays up to 33 days incl. bank holidays

Annual pay reviews

Health & wellbeing programmes (24 / 7 GP, EAP)

Employee discounts & social events

Free tea & coffee + recognition schemes

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a Quality Management role (QA / QC Supervisor or above).
• Fresh produce experience and knowledge of BRC / TFS standards.
• HACCP, auditing, and food safety qualifications (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multiskilled QC team.
• Drive quality compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure audit readiness and manage customer specifications.
• Investigate complaints and non-conformances.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality compliance

Continuous improvement

Job description

Quality Shift Manager

Canterbury, Kent

£42,500 p.a.

4 on / 4 off, 06 : 00-18 : 00

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing fresh produce businesses!

We're looking for a Quality Shift Manager to lead our Packhouse Quality team, ensuring products meet the highest standards of food safety, legality, and customer requirements.

Brand new site, opening March 2026!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a multiskilled QC team
• Drive quality compliance and continuous improvement
• Ensure audit readiness and manage customer specifications
• Investigate complaints and non-conformances
• Partner with production to embed quality culture

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years in a Quality Management role (QA / QC Supervisor or above)
• Fresh produce experience and knowledge of BRC / TFS standards
• HACCP, auditing, and food safety qualifications (advantageous)
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Benefits

• Pension (5% employee / 4% employer)
• Holidays up to 33 days incl. bank holidays
• Annual pay reviews & sick pay
• Health & wellbeing programmes (24 / 7 GP, EAP)
• Employee discounts & social events
• Free tea & coffee + recognition schemes