Efficiency & Compliance Manager

Efficiency & Compliance Manager Location: Ash, Kent Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Competitive salary | On-site parking | Career progression opportunities | Inclusive working culture Are you a quality-focused leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for improving processes? Our client, a respected name in the fresh produce industry, is seeking an Efficiency & Compliance Manager to join their dynamic team in Ash, Kent. Why join our client? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hybrid role where technical compliance meets operational performance. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and love streamlining systems, enhancing team performance, and working collaboratively across departments, this is your next challenge. What you’ll be doing: Reporting to both the Planning and Packing Manager and the General Packhouse Manager, you’ll be pivotal in supporting compliance across the board and driving production performance. Your focus will be split between overseeing quality control and identifying opportunities to boost efficiency and reduce packaging waste. You\’ll also deputise for the Planning and Packing Manager as needed. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct compliance checks on suppliers, growers, and customers • Lead internal audits and manage pest control contracts • Analyse customer complaints and nonconformance issues • Prepare and circulate monthly performance reports • Own GMP, hygiene checks and traceability documentation to BRCGS standards • Support and mentor Production and QA teams to optimise output • Drive packaging waste reduction initiatives • Assist in team-building and departmental collaboration • Deputise in production control, specification oversight, and print room database • Maintain high hygiene and safety standards across the site • Ensure strict adherence to company policies and health & safety regulations About you: • Positive, proactive, and adaptable mindset • Experience in fresh produce or food manufacturing is essential • Strong grasp of compliance, audits, and technical standards • Knowledge of efficiency frameworks (LEAN preferred) • Confident Excel user with sharp problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and time management abilities • Level 2 Hygiene & Food Safety and HACCP required KPIs include: • Continuous improvement in key production metrics • Timely and accurate completion of QA documentation • Zero quality or labelling-related rejections • Immediate escalation of intake issues This role is suited to someone with a strong sense of accountability who thrives under pressure and is ready to influence positive change across quality and efficiency. Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy, which can be found on our website. Due to the high volume of applicants, we see, that if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn