Senior QC Lead, Fresh Produce Quality & Compliance

Pure Staff - Head Office - Permanent; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Quality Control Manager in Stanford-le-Hope, UK. The role requires overseeing compliance, managing the QC team, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations in fresh produce. Applicants should have 3-5 years in a related field, with strong quality management and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with fresh produce categories is essential. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years working within a fresh produce pack-house or grower.
• Experience in senior QC/technical roles in fresh produce.
• Experience managing citrus/grape categories.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Approved Supplier List and accuracy.
• Oversee compliance and manage retraction of updates.
• Manage intake inspections for grape, citrus, apple, and kiwi consignments.
• Lead the QC team, managing staff training and performance.
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Skills

HACCP trained

Quality management

Effective communicator

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

IT literate

Problem-solving

Strong leadership

Team management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Prophet

Rubicon

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Quality Control Manager in Stanford-le-Hope, UK. The role requires overseeing compliance, managing the QC team, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations in fresh produce. Applicants should have 3-5 years in a related field, with strong quality management and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with fresh produce categories is essential. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.