Quality Supervisor

Zespri International

. Manage in-market fruit quality, arrival inspections, quality data and reporting, and quality programmes .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSeoul • South KoreaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality management and operations within the fruit and FMCG sectors, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, data analysis, and relationship management. Proficient in optimizing inventory and storage processes to enhance product quality and minimize waste.

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Quality ManagementInventory OptimizationRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Quality Data ReportingPost-Harvest TechnologyProblem-SolvingOperational Decision-MakingQuality Risk Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Organic Certification

Industry Keywords

Food SafetyMarket AccessFMCGPerishable ProductsThird-Party Quality Surveyors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage in-market fruit quality, arrival inspections, quality data and reporting, and quality programmes
Optimise inventory, storage and load-out priorities to maintain fruit quality and minimise waste
Manage quality claims and accruals, ensuring accurate and transparent assessment and reporting
Support product recalls, quarantine inspections, organic certification, food safety, market access and other regulatory requirements
Manage and audit third-party quality surveyors and logistics service providers to ensure Zespri processes and standards are followed
Build relationships with distributors, retailers and internal teams, providing guidance on fruit quality, handling, storage and claims
Support market development and quality initiatives, including sustainable packaging and distribution partner assessments
Report to the Logistics Operations Manager, Korea

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary qualification, ideally with a technical background in food or horticultural post-harvest technology
Minimum 7 years experience within quality management and operations, ideally within fruit, FMCG, chilled or other perishable products
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and technology
Problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes, managing quality risks and making sound operational decisions
Business-level English and Korean
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
Ability to work effectively with distribution partners, customers, third parties and internal stakeholders
Ability to work independently, manage risk and respond effectively to changing priorities
Experience working with third-party quality or logistics service providers would be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity
FlexWELL flexible work ethos; Work From Home & the office
Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day)
Two additional paid leave days for wellbeing (Boost Days)
Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance
Group Medical Insurance benefits