Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Coordinator

In a nutshell

Picnic operates in a highly dynamic and data-driven environment – from purchasing to fulfilment to customer experience. Ensuring the best possible Fruit & Veg quality requires strong coordination, clear communication, and reliable daily structure. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Fruit & Veg Quality Coordinator who acts as the link between the Fruit and Vegetables Quality Inspectors and the wider organisation, and helps maintain smooth and consistent quality operations. You’ll join a professional Quality team within the wider Fruit & Veg unit, working closely with Operations, Commercial, Customer Success, and suppliers.

What you’ll do

Quality Process

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  Monitoring product quality performance, trends and customer feedback

  
  


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  Consolidate quality insights and follow up on recurring issues

  
  


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  Assist in escalating structural concerns to suppliers or internal teams

  
  

Communication & Alignment

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  Share weekly quality updates with Quality Inspectors, Operations and Commercial

  
  


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  Act as a first point of contact for operational questions regarding quality expectations

  
  


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  Prepare clear summaries and materials for internal meetings or supplier discussions

  
  

Team Planning & Daily Structure

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  Coordinate daily priorities for Quality inspectors and ensure smooth task execution

  
  


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  Support onboarding, guidance and alignment of Quality team members

  
  

Process Improvements

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  Help refine and document quality workflows and routines

  
  


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  Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and consistency in daily operations

  
  

Product sampling & competitor benchmarking

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  Coordinate sampling activities (ordering, preparation, follow-up)

  
  


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  Be able to analyse quality issues directly on the product, identifying the root cause

  
  


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  Consolidate results and help identify areas requiring further attention

  
  

About you

• Bachelor Degree in Food Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management or related field is preferred 


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  Minimum 2 years of experience in Fruit & Veg quality or a closely related field

  
  


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  Strong organisational and coordination skills

  
  


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  Excellent communication abilities; clear, structured and objective

  
  


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  Curious and willing to learn about fruit & veg quality processes and supply chains

  
  


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  Hands-on, proactive, solutions-focused attitude

  
  


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  Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus

  
  


• Working location is in our Distribution Centre in Geldermalsen


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  Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

  
  

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