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Formed over 40 years ago, DPS LTD, has grown to become a market leader in the sourcing, production and distribution of fresh produce to some of the UK's leading retailers. We pride ourselves on the way we do business and understand that we are successful because of our people.

As such we are looking for a superstar Product Manager based in Arundel, working full time.

Product Manager Example Duties:

• Working independently from; but in partnership with the Wicks Farm Production manager; highlight quality issues and identify areas for improvement with harvesting teams.
• Inspect each pallet of soft fruit produced by the farm / supplier to the most up to date Customer Raw Material Specification Completed
• Each load to have QC report completed (Every PO, Variety, pack type and by pallet).
• Once a complete load is inspected each report (by PO and pallet number) should be uploaded to the DPS / ISS QC reporting system (Prophet)
• Any pallets that fail to meet the required specification should be reported to the Wicks Farm Production Manager and recorded on a non-conformance log with details of actions taken.
• The non-conformance log should be reviewed weekly with the DPS Technical Manager, Wicks Farm Production Manager and PM team.
• The non-conformance log should be trended to show any ongoing issues.
• Where temporary specifications may be required clear and concise details should be sent to the DPS Technical Manager for review.
• Each load destined for ISS to have Sensitech Temperature recorders.
• Organize samples and trials for DPS and if required be involved with any trials / sampling of new varieties or packaging with the Wicks Farm Production manager.
• Capture any new varieties of all soft fruit and update the variety master sheet.
• Report back daily to the DPS Commercial, Technical and Product Management team on quality.
• Investigate the reasons and provide a CAP for any pallets rejected or received as poor quality at ISS
• Engage with any customer site visits as required.
• Assist with any site audits as required.
• Manage and monitor on site shelf for all products reporting any failures back to the DPS Technical Manager and Wicks Farm Production Manager
• Report QC results at daily production meeting on site.
• Deliver a 95% accuracy on QA reporting on all berries within a +/- 3% tolerance. Ensure that re-inspection of product that is stored overnight is carried out and any reduction in quality is reported to the Wicks Farm Production Manager

General:

• Project a positive image to colleagues, site workers, customers, and suppliers in all interactions Deputize for your colleague / s at times of absence, holiday etc.
• Ensure regular and ongoing feedback to suppliers and your DPS colleagues on product quality to allow for continuous improvement.
• Effectively liaise and communicate on day-to-day quality issues with the Wicks Farm Production Manager and Farm Team where required.
• Effectively liaise and communicate on day-to-day quality issues with the DPS Commercial, Packaging, Compliance, Technical and Product Management Teams where required.

Operations:

• Report any hygiene, machine, or other site concerns to Wicks Farm Production Manager
• Ensure that the customers required quality standards are understood and effectively maintained and communicated to the Wicks Farm Production Manager
• Through continuous improvement facilitate and support the development of improvement processes to deliver improved KPI performance

Product Manager Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Electric Car Scheme

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arundel, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Fresh Berry Product management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location