The Role:
Oversee and manage comprehensive quality monitoring process for all products. Establish and maintain quality standards and specifications with Technical Director
Quality Assurance Grapes, Topfruit, plum & cherries - other products as needed.
Maintain shelf life and condition test documentation.
Calibrate QA equipment in rotation with other QA
Packhouse liaison as required
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.
Inform Tech Director of the outcome of inload, outloads and stock checks, or Job category changes in the packhouse
Ensure checks are completed to schedule and oversee stock quality.
Provide feedback to Technical Director on supplier performance and areas for improvement
Send quality reports to suppliers, informing them of arrival status and any status changes that require further actions.
Look after visitors to the department when required
Update suppliers concerning results of packing and status / job changes
Inform Technical Director and commercial dept of the outcome of inloads and outloads
Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, test results, and corrective actions.
Investigate rejections, fill the log / keep up to date & complete rejection response and follow up on corrective actions
Expected to work weekends as per agreed Rota.
Checking store temps
File QA documentation in relevant folders, such as SharePoint.
Maintain the label database, label formats, and setup of new line labels.
Skills:
Excellent attention to detail
Experience in fresh produce industry, agronomy
Knowledge of table grapes growing/packing would be an advantage.
An interest in sustainability.
Experience of HACCP.
Technically capable, the chosen candidates will need to be IT literate and demonstrate competencies of operating/understanding spreadsheets.
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