Vita Coco
CONTRACT TYPE: 15 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MATERNITY COVER) REPORTING TO: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR LOCATION: LONDON Know where Brazil is on the map? Good. Know what a coconut looks like? Even better! Are you hard-working with a passion for GROWTH and a go-getter personality? YOU'RE HIRED. Well, not quite Vita Coco, the pioneer in coconut water and the selling coconut water in the UK and US, is a passionate, fun-loving brand in one of the world's fastest-growing categories. Beyond its impressive natural hydration and functional benefits, Vita Coco has built a real following in popular culture with celebrities, professional athletes, top-selling musicians, and many more. With our Global Head Office in New York & our Supply Chain division in Singapore, the London-based business is responsible for developing the EMEA market. We're a dynamic business that has created one of the most successful new subcategories in healthy non- alcoholic beverages driving our wider ambition to become a truly sustainable 'better for you' beverage company with Vita Coco leading all things coconut. In 2021 we completed our IPO on the NASDAQ market and now trade under COCO and in 2019 we are really proud to have received our B-Corp certification and be an active player in the movement of using business as a force for good across our environmental, community, and employee footprint. We're now looking for a charismatic, ambitious, and results orientated Senior Quality & Technical Manager for EMEA to be part of the operations. The Senior Technical and Quality Manager will lead quality, technical and regulatory work across the UK, EU and Middle East. Working closely with global colleagues in the US and Singapore, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and key customers, you will act as the regional quality lead, safeguarding brand integrity and supporting innovation and growth across EMEA. Quality & Technical Leadership Take ownership of QA, technical and regulatory activities across EMEA. Shape and deliver the regional quality plan in line with global standards. Spot risks early across the product lifecycle and put practical solutions in place. Lead continuous improvement across product quality, packaging and supply chain controls. Step in when needed to manage incident withdrawals/recalls or regulatory inspections. Manage and support a Quality Technologist. Regulatory Compliance & Certifications Ensure full compliance with UK, EU and Middle East regulatory requirements. Manage product certifications including Organic, Vegan, BRC A&B, EQM and relevant regulatory submissions. Oversee label compliance across EMEA markets, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment. Maintain strong working relationships with regulatory authorities and certification bodies. Provide regulatory guidance to commercial and innovation teams. Manufacturing & Suppliers Own quality relationships with contract manufacturers and co-packers Oversee quality standards at manufacturing sites and warehouses. Carry out supplier and co-manufacturer audits. Track performance and dive corrective and preventative actions where needed. Product development & innovation Provide technical leadership on new product development in the region. Support feasibility, validation and regulatory approval during development. Work closely with R&D, Operations and Commercial teams to build quality in from day one. Lead quality oversight of Private Label projects from concept to launch. Customers & Consumers Act as the senior technical contact for key customers. Provide specifications, technical documentation and regulatory assurances Oversee consumer complaints, ensuring strong root cause analysis and preventative action. Support customer audits and retailer technical reviews. Systems & governance Lead internal quality audits. Maintain clear, effective documentation and reporting systems. Ensure robust traceability, complaint handling and CAPA processes. Champion a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility. The job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake other duties in line with their ability and the changing needs of the business. Preferred knowledge skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Microbiology or related technical discipline. 5-8+ years' experience in quality management within the food or beverage industry. Strong working knowledge of EMEA food regulatory frameworks. Experience managing contract manufacturers and supplier audits. Experience with Tetra Pak and aseptic filling systems is highly desirable. Working knowledge of HACCP, ISO standards and quality management systems. Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and international teams. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP and LIMS systems. Experience with third party auditors (FSSC, BRC a plus). Ability to work with and in different cultures and has proven very strong intercultural skills in the past. Demonstrated ability to translate strategic vision into an executable plan and then get the plan done. Good organizational, documentation and strong project management skills. Advanced statistical analysis skills Entrepreneurial with a self-starter mentality; creates their own urgency. Available to work extended hours to meet critical deadlines. Available for international and domestic travel. COCO PERKS 30 days holiday and Birthday off! 5 Volunteer days Competitive pension 8% ER / 10% EE 3 days a week in the office Flexible hours + early Friday finish Fresh fruit, snacks and office lunch provided Free Vita Coco Products Vitality Private Healthcare ClassPass credits Dog friendly office The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and a positive employee experience and are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process
CONTRACT TYPE: 15 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT (MATERNITY COVER) REPORTING TO: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR LOCATION: LONDON Know where Brazil is on the map? Good. Know what a coconut looks like? Even better! Are you hard-working with a passion for GROWTH and a go-getter personality? YOU'RE HIRED. Well, not quite Vita Coco, the pioneer in coconut water and the selling coconut water in the UK and US, is a passionate, fun-loving brand in one of the world's fastest-growing categories. Beyond its impressive natural hydration and functional benefits, Vita Coco has built a real following in popular culture with celebrities, professional athletes, top-selling musicians, and many more. With our Global Head Office in New York & our Supply Chain division in Singapore, the London-based business is responsible for developing the EMEA market. We're a dynamic business that has created one of the most successful new subcategories in healthy non- alcoholic beverages driving our wider ambition to become a truly sustainable 'better for you' beverage company with Vita Coco leading all things coconut. In 2021 we completed our IPO on the NASDAQ market and now trade under COCO and in 2019 we are really proud to have received our B-Corp certification and be an active player in the movement of using business as a force for good across our environmental, community, and employee footprint. We're now looking for a charismatic, ambitious, and results orientated Senior Quality & Technical Manager for EMEA to be part of the operations. The Senior Technical and Quality Manager will lead quality, technical and regulatory work across the UK, EU and Middle East. Working closely with global colleagues in the US and Singapore, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and key customers, you will act as the regional quality lead, safeguarding brand integrity and supporting innovation and growth across EMEA. Quality & Technical Leadership Take ownership of QA, technical and regulatory activities across EMEA. Shape and deliver the regional quality plan in line with global standards. Spot risks early across the product lifecycle and put practical solutions in place. Lead continuous improvement across product quality, packaging and supply chain controls. Step in when needed to manage incident withdrawals/recalls or regulatory inspections. Manage and support a Quality Technologist. Regulatory Compliance & Certifications Ensure full compliance with UK, EU and Middle East regulatory requirements. Manage product certifications including Organic, Vegan, BRC A&B, EQM and relevant regulatory submissions. Oversee label compliance across EMEA markets, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment. Maintain strong working relationships with regulatory authorities and certification bodies. Provide regulatory guidance to commercial and innovation teams. Manufacturing & Suppliers Own quality relationships with contract manufacturers and co-packers Oversee quality standards at manufacturing sites and warehouses. Carry out supplier and co-manufacturer audits. Track performance and dive corrective and preventative actions where needed. Product development & innovation Provide technical leadership on new product development in the region. Support feasibility, validation and regulatory approval during development. Work closely with R&D, Operations and Commercial teams to build quality in from day one. Lead quality oversight of Private Label projects from concept to launch. Customers & Consumers Act as the senior technical contact for key customers. Provide specifications, technical documentation and regulatory assurances Oversee consumer complaints, ensuring strong root cause analysis and preventative action. Support customer audits and retailer technical reviews. Systems & governance Lead internal quality audits. Maintain clear, effective documentation and reporting systems. Ensure robust traceability, complaint handling and CAPA processes. Champion a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility. The job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake other duties in line with their ability and the changing needs of the business. Preferred knowledge skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Microbiology or related technical discipline. 5-8+ years' experience in quality management within the food or beverage industry. Strong working knowledge of EMEA food regulatory frameworks. Experience managing contract manufacturers and supplier audits. Experience with Tetra Pak and aseptic filling systems is highly desirable. Working knowledge of HACCP, ISO standards and quality management systems. Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and international teams. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP and LIMS systems. Experience with third party auditors (FSSC, BRC a plus). Ability to work with and in different cultures and has proven very strong intercultural skills in the past. Demonstrated ability to translate strategic vision into an executable plan and then get the plan done. Good organizational, documentation and strong project management skills. Advanced statistical analysis skills Entrepreneurial with a self-starter mentality; creates their own urgency. Available to work extended hours to meet critical deadlines. Available for international and domestic travel. COCO PERKS 30 days holiday and Birthday off! 5 Volunteer days Competitive pension 8% ER / 10% EE 3 days a week in the office Flexible hours + early Friday finish Fresh fruit, snacks and office lunch provided Free Vita Coco Products Vitality Private Healthcare ClassPass credits Dog friendly office The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and a positive employee experience and are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process