Quality Manager
Fresh People are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager for a Fresh Produce client based in Dartford in Kent . In this role you will be required to manage the quality functions across the operation ensuring safety, quality, integrity throughout the facility whilst managing customer expectations at all times
The Person
Minimum requirement of 5 years’ experience in Fresh Produce Technical or Quality function ideally with an understanding of Microsoft D365, highly proficient in Microsoft office with outstanding attention to detail. Must have the ability to work to tight schedules , manage multiple projects with the ability to work hand on . Proven ability in a similar role required must be result focused, metric driven, and translate priorities and actions into measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage quality functions at intake , ripening, production & dispatch.
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Manage the ripening regimes, report performance against defined quality and technical KPI’s, and develop improvement plans.
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Manage the shelf life and benchmarking processes, analyse the data and report/action accordingly.
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Work closely with Technical Manager, Quality team, and Production team to understand customer quality performance and take action accordingly.
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Work closely with the Production team to implement production quality management processes and packhouse grading equipment efficiencies.
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Work closely with Supply Chain, Sales and Sourcing to understand stake holder requirements, maxmise stock, and take action accordingly.
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Manage decisions on quality to ensure product returns are maximised through appropriate stock rotation, usage and waste management.
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Capture quality performance at grower level, identify trends and develop improvement ideas.
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Supervise and mentor the QRC team, ensuring daily resource is utilised effectively and all required activity is understood and complete.
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Support with microbiological and pesticide residue testing regimes to ensure safe and legal product throughout the process and adhere to customer requirements.
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Support customer, grower and all other third-party visits as required.
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Manage and execute training plans for the QRC and Production teams to ensure all functions are trained effectively.
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Responsible for implementing Safety Management System and adopting such system into the local Safety System.
If this role matches your current experience and you have the requirements my client is looking in this role then reach out today and send your CV to us for consideration