In this role you will have to oversee and ensure the effective implementation of quality assurance processes across all the farms Peru, in accordance with the OZblu® standard. The role is also responsible for ensuring that quality data is accurately captured, managed, and analysed to support informed decision-making and enable the allocation of the right product to the right customer.

This position is open for candidates based in Lima, Chiclayo or Trujillo.

Key Performance Outputs

Managing the In-field QAO

Manage and monitor the performance of the In-field Quality Assurance Officers to ensure objectives and standards are met.
Ensure the In-field QAO team are capturing data and providing sufficient feedback on quality and compliance to make informed recommendations and decisions.
Adress the non-conformances or concerns raised by the In-field QAO’s during their routine farm inspections

Quality Control

Ensure packed product meets the required product standards, prior to product leaving the farm/packhouse.
Collate, Analyse and interpret QC data to drive accurate and timely decision making

Quality Management Systems

Ensure that projects adhere to regulatory requirements, quality standards, and sustainability practices.
Support growers in Peru to comply to OZblu standards in terms of following the Pre- and Post-harvest standards.
Manage the Compliance and Quality team to ensure regulatory or protocol changes are implemented and best practise is maintained.

Behavioral Skills and requirements

Excellent communication skills
Detailed, diligent and results orientated
Confident in decision making and advising
Ability to function independently.
Ability to travel locally and internationally on short notice.

Requisitos

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor degreee in in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering or similar.
Experience supervising teams.
Minimum of 5 years in agribusiness. Blue Berries preferred.
Fluent in Spanish & English

Knowledge and Technical Skills

Computer literacy: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Valid drivers license
Technical knowledge and experience working with blueberries will be an advantage

Ventajas

Why to join us?

Be part of a progressive, quality-driven berry production business
Opportunity to lead impactful agricultural operations
Work in a collaborative and growth-focused environment
Develop your career in a thriving and specialised farming sector

Erforderliche Kompetenzen

Quality Assurance implementation (OZblu® standard)Team leadership and supervision of in-field QA officersQuality data capture and managementQC data analysis and interpretation to inform decisionsQuality Management Systems and regulatory compliance managementPre- and post-harvest standards compliance for growersDecision making and advisory capabilityTechnical knowledge of blueberry production and handlingMS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Fluency in Spanish and English (verbal and written)Excellent communication skills (stakeholder reporting and feedback)Attention to detail and results orientationValid driver's license and safe drivingWillingness and ability to travel locally and internationally on short noticeAbility to work independently and self-manage

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