Quality Control Manager (Agriculture)- Bomet at Summit Recruitment and Search

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of fresh produce quality standards, food safety compliance, and packhouse operations, with the ability to uphold high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming berries and monitor grading, sorting, packing, and cold chain processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct final product quality checks before dispatch to ensure customer and export specifications are met.
• Implement and monitor food safety and quality systems in line with GLOBALG.A.P., BRC, SMETA, HACCP, and customer requirements.
• Ensure packhouse hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards are consistently maintained.
• Maintain accurate quality control records, inspection reports, and traceability documentation, and support internal and external audits.
• Train packhouse staff on quality standards, hygiene, and proper handling practices, and work with operational teams to resolve quality issues.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality control within a fresh produce or soft fruit packhouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards, including GLOBALG.A.P., BRC, SMETA, and HACCP.
• Experience handling highly perishable products, particularly berries or similar fresh produce.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, teamwork, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.