Raw Material Product Manager

Morepeople 01780; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fresh produce business in Dartford is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead daily fruit packing operations. In this 12-month fixed-term contract, you'll ensure the highest quality standards while serving as the key link between production and other teams. The role offers exposure to strategic projects and career growth opportunities, with potential international travel to suppliers. Ideal candidates have strong product knowledge and experience in cost-effective production.

Benefits

Exposure to strategic projects

Opportunity for career growth

Potential international travel

Qualifications

• Strong product knowledge across a variety of fruit types.
• Proven experience in fruit packing operations and cost-effective production.
• Knowledge of supplier due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fruit packing and ensure production runs efficiently.
• Maintain and monitor product quality to meet customer and compliance standards.
• Collaborate across teams including Procurement, Sales, Logistics, and Technical.

Skills

Product knowledge across a variety of fruit types

Experience in fruit packing operations

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Job description

Join a well established fresh produce business supplying major UK retailers. We're looking for an experienced and driven Product Manager to lead daily fruit packing operations and maintain the highest product quality standards. This is on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be the vital link between production and the Commercial, Procurement, Technical, and QA teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee daily fruit packing and ensure production runs efficiently
• Maintain and monitor product quality to meet customer and compliance standards
• Ensure full product traceability and support audits with documentation
• Collaborate across teams including Procurement, Sales, Logistics, and Technical
• Support health & safety, food safety, and hygiene protocols in the packing area
• Drive quality improvements, waste reduction, and customer satisfaction initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• Strong product knowledge across a variety of fruit types
• Proven experience in fruit packing operations and cost‑effective production
• Knowledge of supplier due diligence
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to adapt to seasonal changes and customer demands

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with major UK retailers
• Exposure to strategic projects and career growth opportunities
• A role with variety, autonomy, and impact
• Potential international travel to suppliers

Call Adam on 01780 480 530 for an informal chat or email [e-mail]