Port Quality Lead - Fresh Produce & Cold Chain

Chiquita Brands International Sàrl; Nieuwdorp; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiquita Brands International Sàrl is seeking a Port Quality Chief to oversee imported fruit quality at Dutch ports, ensuring adherence to company standards across inspections, cold chain integrity, and handling practices.

You will lead a team of Quality Inspectors, coordinate with customers, suppliers, carriers, and regulators, and drive continuous improvement to protect product integrity throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Quality Management or related field.
• 3-5 years in quality assurance, quality control, food safety, or supply chain ops.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating inspections preferred.
• Experience in fresh fruit import/export, port logistics or cold chain desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, inspection methodologies and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Inspection team at Dutch ports.
• Ensure imported fruit meets quality standards and customer requirements.
• Oversee cold chain integrity, storage conditions and loading activities.
• Investigate quality incidents and customer claims; prepare reports.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, carriers and regulators; audits and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Attention to detail

Reporting

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Quality Management, or related field

Job description

Chiquita Brands International Sàrl is seeking a Port Quality Chief to oversee imported fruit quality at Dutch ports, ensuring adherence to company standards across inspections, cold chain integrity, and handling practices.

You will lead a team of Quality Inspectors, coordinate with customers, suppliers, carriers, and regulators, and drive continuous improvement to protect product integrity throughout the supply chain.