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Product Evaluation Assistant
We are recruiting for a Product Evaluation Assistant to join a highly successful fresh produce business based in Bearsted, Maidstone would consider a graduate in Micro Biology, Food Science, Food technology or Biological Sciences , Agriculture or Horticulture discipline
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in fresh produce, product quality, data and emerging technology to support the development of increasingly data-driven supply chains.
Working closely with the Technical Management team, growers, breeders, suppliers and external consumer panel partners, you will coordinate product evaluation activity, capture and analyse product performance data and support projects designed to improve the quality and consistency of fresh produce.
The Role
- Coordinate the day-to-day product evaluation process
- Work with growers, breeders and internal teams to collate samples of new and existing varieties for consumer testing
- Organise the transportation of samples to Consumer Panel partners
- Measure and record product characteristics including size, weight, firmness, colour, Brix and Brix/acid ratios
- Play a key role in a new blueberry data collection project
- Measure and record shelf-life performance
- Upload and maintain accurate information within the Product Evaluation database
- Attend consumer panels where required to ensure testing is completed objectively and in line with agreed procedures
- Conduct packaging and shelf-life trials
- Support the implementation and ongoing development of Business Objects
- Visit suppliers and breeders to review new varieties and provide feedback on product performance
- Support the expansion of Product Evaluation xgikmsk activity into additional fresh produce categories
- Collaborate with suppliers and research partners on product evaluation projects
- Support internal taste panels and technical data collection
- Help develop and maintain databases covering varieties, breeders and licences
- Manage elements of the supplier portal, including quality intake reports, users and supplier access
- Liaise with IT support to troubleshoot system and access issues
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Product Evaluation Assistant employer: Fresh People
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our Stevenage location, where we prioritise employee growth and development in a fast-paced FMCG environment. As a Logistics Front Line Manager, you will benefit from a culture that values compliance, safety, and operational excellence, while enjoying a competitive salary and the potential for a permanent position. We are committed to fostering a collaborative work atmosphere that encourages innovation and continuous improvement, making it an excellent place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in logistics.
