Fresh Produce Technical Manager

1 week ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom D R Newitt & Associates Full time

Leading Fresh Produce Business now looking to recruit...

BASED CANTERBURY, KENT ROLEKey Responsibilities:
  • Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain robust quality assurance processes to ensure the freshness, safety, and quality of products.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations and standards governing the fresh produce industry, ensuring full compliance in all aspects of operations.
  • Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, conducting regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and development initiatives, focusing on enhancing quality and meeting customer preferences.
  • Food Safety: Oversee food safety protocols and procedures, including HACCP, GMP, and SOPs, to minimize risks and ensure the highest levels of food safety throughout the supply chain.
  • Leadership of the QC team
  • Responsible for Food Safety and Legality of end product.
  • Brief daily on current product quality, customer visits, rejections, performance
  • Undertake random quality checks are carried out at all stages of grading and packing
  • process ensure quality parameters are being maintained.
  • To conduct internal audits against Internal audit schedule and ensure corrective action
  • Maintain and where necessary develop the QMS / SOP documentation..
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Proven experience in a technical role within the fresh produce industry, with a strong understanding of quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including BRC, GlobalGAP, and relevant food safety certifications.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve complex technical problems.
  • Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing best practices.
  • Certification in food safety (e.g., HACCP, SQF) is highly desirable.
Benefits: Competitive salary based on experienceOpportunities for career growth and advancementComprehensive benefits packageDynamic and collaborative work environmentEmployee discounts on fresh produceMON-FRI 9am-5pm

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