Overview
Our Client is an established and highly successful 3rd party service provider, offering a high level of product quality across a varied portfolio of Fresh Produce categories. We have the privilege of supporting their current search for a Ripener to join the quality and technical team to ensure the ongoing ripening and product quality service for all Fresh Produce destined for key retail customers.
Being part of a successful Fresh Produce Group, the position of Ripener will be site based overseeing the ripening function and procedures, with flexibility to work across multiple sites as and when required, confident with quality standards and expectations with the varied product portfolio.
Key responsibilities include;
Participate in periodic internal Audits
Oversee the ripening function & procedures
Manage ripening documentation, ensuring accurate data
Effectively manage and communicate product specification alterations
Ensure quality standards are achieved, Food Hygiene and HACCP procedures met
We require a confident, personable individual who is able to work with colleagues across different departments and sites, with the passion to achieve a high quality of product meeting customer expectations.
Requirements;
Understanding of the ripening function and procedures
Confident in HACCP, Food Safety & Hygiene, internal Auditing
Experience within the Fresh Produce sector, in a ripener / quality led position
Salary; up to £32k, dependent on experience
Hours; 4-on – 4-off; 6.00am to 6.00pm
Location; Kent