We offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful grower and supplier of Fresh Produce, who supply first class product to a buoyant customer base, including the retail arena. We require an experienced Supplier Assurance Manager to join the business in a key position, taking responsibility for and driving forward the quality and technical performance.
Reporting to the Head of Technical and working closely with colleagues across all departments, the position of Supplier Assurance Manager will manage all legislative, technical codes of practice, Food Safety, Quality, and technical policies at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities Include:
1. HACCP management
2. Undertake Farm Assurance Audits
3. Ensure product quality meets expectations
4. Supplier contact, visiting both when required
5. Manage, implement, and continuously improve Quality, Technical, and Health & Safety policies and procedures
We Require:
1. Experience in a similar Supplier Assurance / Supplier Technical Management position
2. Knowledge of due diligence, internal auditing, sedex, and ethical requirements
3. Fresh Produce knowledge and exposure is key to success in this position
4. Knowledge of customer-specific standards, Tesco Nurture, and confident in farm assurance standards i.e. Red Tractor, GlobalGAP, LEAF.
5. Organised, methodical, and proactive approach
6. A high level of communication skills
7. Confident IT skills
Location: Suffolk
Salary: up to c£55k
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