Fruit Quality Assurance Manager

Are you looking for a new role in QA Management?

Do you have experience with Fresh Produce / Fruit?

If so - Reed Food & FMCG are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Manager, paying at least £40k.

If you feel like you have any relevant experience - please apply!

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Role: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Tunbridge Wells

Shifts: Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5pm

Salary: £40k+

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The role:

Oversee and manage comprehensive quality monitoring process for all products. Establish and maintain quality standards and specifications with Technical Director

• Maintain shelf life and condition test documentation.
• Deputise for the Technical Director in their absence.
• Conduct regular quality inspections / sign and check labels, positive release with QA team as and when required.
• Send quality reports to suppliers, informing them of arrival status and any status changes that require further actions.
• Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, test results, and corrective actions.
• Maintain the label database, label formats, and setup of new line labels.

2. Product Testing, Analysis and documentation

• Oversee testing protocols to assess product quality
• Implement corrective actions for stock as necessary and in agreement with Technical
• Prepare product samples for pesticide residue testing collection.
• Conduct product or packaging trials as required.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Liaise with the commercial desk concerning the order of use for each customer.
• Collaborate with contract packing clients regarding quality and labels.
• Assist the Technical Director and Compliance Manager in carrying out internal audits/HACCP audits.
• Carry out audits of third-party packhouse and complete visits reports as requested by Technical Director and complete visit reports.