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Fresh People are recruiting for a well-established fresh produce business based in Kings Hill, West Malling, operating within a dynamic and fast-paced FMCG environment.Due to continued growth and operational demand, a Product Manager is required to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a hands-on role responsible for product quality, stock optimisation, service provider performance and operational efficiency.The RoleAs Product Manager, you will be responsible for managing fresh produce through service provider facilities, ensuring customer quality standards are consistently met, stock is effectively utilised and wastage is minimised.You will work closely with Technical, Procurement and Operational teams to drive KPI performance, maintain compliance standards and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.Key ResponsibilitiesManage product through Service Provider facilities, ensuring adherence to agreed protocols and ways of workingConduct daily site walks reviewing quality, stock levels and allocationsEnsure customer quality standards are understood and maintained at all timesMonitor and minimise wastage through effective stock rotation and utilisationReview intake performance versus actual on a weekly basis and challenge QA reporting accuracy where requiredTake active involvement in daily production meetings and weekly operational meetingsSupport the creation and ownership of product inspection protocolsInvestigate rejections, complete root cause analysis and implement corrective actionsDeliver accurate QA reporting within agreed tolerance levelsMonitor stock residency times and complete weekly stock reportingUpdate internal systems including rotation dates and product tracking platformsPrepare samples and support product trials where requiredSupport BRC, Organic, Ethical and customer audits as necessaryMonitor service provider performance including weights, packing standards and specification adherenceCommunicate daily quality performance updates to Technical and Procurement teamsComplete end-of-season reviews documenting quality performance and improvement plansAbout YouPrevious experience within a Product Manager, Quality Manager or Operational Technical role within fresh produceStrong understanding of fresh produce quality standards and stock managementExperience working with service providers or third-party packing facilitiesConfident investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actionsExperience reviewing QA reports and challenging performance where requiredStrong analytical skills with experience monitoring yield and stock performanceAbility to work cross-functionally with Technical, Commercial and Procurement teamsHighly organised with strong attention to detailComfortable working in a fast-paced FMCG environmentOwn transport required due to locationHow to ApplyIf you have experience managing fresh produce quality and operational performance and are looking for a hands-on Product Management role within a structured FMCG business, we would be keen to hear from you.Please apply with your CV and a member of the Fresh People team will be in touch to discuss the role in confidence.JBRP1_UKTJ