Product Manager

Product Manager | Fresh Produce |Kent

£40-50k

Are you an experienced Product Manager working with fresh produce ? If so, we want to hear from you.

Job Role :

As Product Manager, you will ensure product safety, quality, integrity, and legality throughout the facility. The role involves maximising product returns and implementing strategic quality improvement plans.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee quality functions in production and dispatch, and manage shelf life and benchmarking processes.
• Work closely with various teams (Technical, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Sales, and Sourcing) to understand and meet customer quality performance and stakeholder requirements.
• Supervise and mentor the QRC team, ensuring effective utilization of resources.
• Support microbiological and pesticide residue testing regimes, ensure safety and legal compliance, and implement the Safety Management System.
• Manage training plans for the Quality, ripening and Production teams, ensuring effective skill development.
• Capture quality performance data, identify trends, and develop improvement strategies.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years in a Fresh Produce quality function, ideally as a Senior Product Manager, it will be well-suited for someone with a strong background in quality management within the fresh produce industry, who is customer-focused, analytical, and capable of leading a team while ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ideally Microsoft D365.
• Ability to make urgent decisions, manage multiple projects, and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, data interpretation, and trend analysis.
• Capable of leading and working effectively with teams across different levels of management.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage high-stress situations, and ensure accuracy in work.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about this exciting role, please contact Luan on 01780 480530 or