Quality Shift Manager

  • Henderson Brown Recruitment
  • Bishopsbourne, Kent
  • Jan 10, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Quality Shift Manager

Canterbury, Kent

42,500 p.a.

4 on / 4 off, 06:00-18:00

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing fresh produce businesses!
We're looking for a Quality Shift Manager to lead our Packhouse Quality team, ensuring products meet the highest standards of food safety, legality, and customer requirements.

Brand new site, opening March 2026!

What You'll Do

  • Lead and develop a multiskilled QC team
  • Drive quality compliance and continuous improvement
  • Ensure audit readiness and manage customer specifications
  • Investigate complaints and non-conformances
  • Partner with production to embed quality culture

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years in a Quality Management role (QA/QC Supervisor or above)
  • Fresh produce experience and knowledge of BRC/TFS standards
  • HACCP, auditing, and food safety qualifications (advantageous)
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Benefits

Pension (5% employee / 4% employer)
Holidays: up to 33 days incl. bank holidays
Annual pay reviews & sick pay
Health & wellbeing programmes (24/7 GP, EAP)
Employee discounts & social events
Free tea & coffee + recognition schemes