Hoofd Havenkwaliteit - Port Quality Chief
In English
About the job
Chiquita Brands International Sàrl is looking for a Port Quality Chief to lead the quality inspection team at its Nieuwdorp location. In this role, you will ensure imported fruit meets the highest quality standards and customer requirements.
What you will do
- Lead and develop the Quality Inspection team
- Ensure imported fruit meets quality standards and customer requirements
- Monitor inspection processes, inventory quality, and operational compliance
- Oversee cold chain integrity, storage conditions, product handling, and loading activities
- Investigate quality and food safety incidents and customer claims
- Prepare reports and recommend corrective actions
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Quality Management, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, food safety, fresh produce, logistics, or supply chain operations
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools
Nice to have
- Experience managing teams and coordinating inspection activities
- Experience in fresh fruit import/export operations, port logistics, or cold chain management
- Knowledge of food safety standards, quality inspection methodologies, and root cause analysis techniques
- Fluent in English; Dutch and/or Spanish is an advantage
About Chiquita Brands International Sàrl
Chiquita Brands International Sàrl is a global leader in the fresh fruit industry.
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