Product Manager

Maidstone Source: WhatJobs

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Are you passionate about Fresh Produce and seeking an exciting new opportunity focused on product quality? As Product Manager, you will join a renowned market leader in the Fresh Produce sector. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and managing fruit products for key customers, working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth.

Product Manager Key Responsibilities

Collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners to drive product excellence and maintain the highest quality standards
Managing product categories independently, identifying and resolving any quality issues
Overseeing shelf-life management for product categories and working with colleagues to address any issues that arise
Ensuring full compliance with retail customer requirements

Product Manager Key Requirements

Experience in product quality assurance / QA or quality control / QC within the Fresh Produce or Fresh Food industries
Knowledge of packhouse operations and third-party packing facilities, particularly in the distribution of short shelf-life products
Strong understanding of quality assurance, compliance, and the expectations of retail customers
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while upholding high product quality standards

The Product Manager position offers the opportunity to work within a highly successful operation and dedicated team with a focus on the berry category. Clear and effective communication is key to success in this role, as you will be building relationships across various sites, suppliers, packers, internal teams, and colleagues.

The opportunity as Product Manager is ideal for individuals with experience in quality control, quality assurance, or product management, who are now ready to take on more responsibility. Developing a rewarding career with significant growth potential, both personally and professionally, this role will initially cover a 12 month maternity contract with genuine potential for extension and long-term career prospects within a group with outstanding growth.

Shift: 4 Days on / 3 Days off

This is a UK-based position, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to the interview, if applicable

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