The Role:Oversee and manage comprehensive quality monitoring process for all products. Establish and maintain quality standards and specifications with Technical DirectorQuality Assurance Grapes, Topfruit, plum and cherries - other products as needed.Maintain shelf life and condition test documentation.Calibrate QA equipment in rotation with other QAPackhouse liaison as requiredDeputise for the Technical Director in their absence.Conduct regular quality inspections / sign and check labels, positive release with QA team as and when required.Inform Tech Director of the outcome of inload, outloads and stock checks, or Job category changes in the packhouseEnsure checks are completed to schedule and oversee stock quality.Provide feedback to Technical Director on supplier performance and areas for improvementSend quality reports to suppliers, informing them of arrival status and any status changes that require further actions.Look after visitors to the department when requiredUpdate suppliers concerning results of packing and status / job changesInform Technical Director and commercial dept of the outcome of inloads and outloadsMaintain detailed records of quality inspections, test results, and corrective actions.Investigate rejections, fill the log / keep up to date and complete rejection response and follow up on corrective actionsExpected to work weekends as per agreed Rota.Checking store tempsFile QA documentation in relevant folders, such as SharePoint.Maintain the label ..... full job details .....