Quality Control Manager Stanford-le-Hope, Essex Full Time (40 hours, Monday-Friday) £65k + Bonus Join a leading fresh produce business and make quality your legacy. We are looking for an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead our QC function at our site in Stanford-le-Hope. If you're passionate about fresh produce, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy leading teams to deliver exceptional quality standards, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. Working closely with our Technical Manager and Operations Director, you'll take ownership of quality processes across intake, inspection, compliance and supplier management - ensuring our customers and retail partners receive the very best product every time. Your key responsibilities will include: Supplier & Grower Management Maintaining the Approved Supplier and Grower Lists Ensuring compliance with company and customer requirements Managing updates, reviews and communication with internal teamsProduct Quality & Intake Overseeing intake inspections for grapes, citrus, apples and kiwi Managing product rejections, returns and root cause investigations Ensuring concessionary product is handled correctly Supporting contingency purchases and product liability processesQuality Systems & Compliance Managing shelf-life testing and reporting Overseeing positive release procedures and grower checks Conducting stock reviews and cold st...