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Responsibilities
Team Support and Daily Guidance
Be the go-to person for the QA team, offering support on product, equipment, and people-related queries. Keep daily operations running smoothly with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.Customer-Centric Quality
Develop a deep understanding of customer specifications and packing requirements. Ensure every berry-packed pallet meets expectations—from freshness to presentation.Training and Compliance
Lead the onboarding and training of new QA team members. Ensure full compliance with customer specs and internal SOPs through clear guidance and mentorship.Cross-Department Collaboration
Maintain strong working relationships with production, allocations, and operational teams. Facilitate a continuous flow of quality and performance information across departments.Packing Oversight
Work closely with production management to ensure packing SOPs are followed precisely. Coordinate with allocations to ensure pallets are sorted correctly and packed to spec.Quality Feedback and Communication
Provide timely feedback to growers, procurement, and technical teams about fruit arrivals and quality trends. Help drive improvements and maintain transparency across the supply chain.Health, Safety and Hygiene
Champion a clean-as-you-go culture to uphold top-tier hygiene and safety standards. Support the Head of Quality and Compliance with audits, initiatives, and continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile
Proven Industry Expertise
A track record of success in roles within the soft fruit or fresh produce sector, backed by deep industry insight. Brings hands-on experience navigating the sector’s unique standards, challenges, and pace.Business Savvy and Problem Solver
Understands the heartbeat of operations and thrives on crafting smart, effective solutions. Always thinking ahead, with a proactive approach that drives continuous improvement and long-term value.Communication That Connects
Exceptional communicator—both in writing and in person. Builds rapport effortlessly across all levels of the business, fostering collaboration and clarity in every interaction.Analytical Mind and Risk Awareness
Quick to spot issues and even quicker to act. Offers practical, risk-aware solutions that balance quality, compliance, and efficiency—never losing sight of the bigger picture.Master of Organisation and Time
Thrives in fast-paced environments. Juggles multiple priorities with ease, always delivering on time and keeping projects moving forward with precision and focus.Tech-Ready and Detail-Oriented
Fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel, with a knack for producing clear, actionable documentation. Embraces digital tools to elevate quality assurance and streamline processes.
About Driscoll’s
Driscoll''s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll''s is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.Driscoll''s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.Driscoll''s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest ..... full job details .....
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