Senior Quality Leader, Fresh Produce QC

Pure Staff Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company based in Stanford-Le-Hope is seeking a Head of Quality responsible for ensuring compliance and managing quality control in the pack-house. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and be HACCP trained. Key duties include maintaining the Approved Supplier List, managing stock checks, and leading a QC team. The salary ranges from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, offering an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Approved Supplier List and ensure accuracy.
• Oversee compliance and manage product retraction and updates.
• Conduct stock reviews and cold store checks.
• Lead QC team recruitment, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

HACCP trained

Quality management

Effective communication

Organisational skills

IT literate (MS Word, Excel)

Leadership skills

Tools

Prophet

Rubicon

Job description

A leading fresh produce company based in Stanford-Le-Hope is seeking a Head of Quality responsible for ensuring compliance and managing quality control in the pack-house. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and be HACCP trained. Key duties include maintaining the Approved Supplier List, managing stock checks, and leading a QC team. The salary ranges from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, offering an excellent opportunity for career growth.