International Fruit & Vegetable Quality Lead

At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries providing high-quality, fresh products to our customers with our innovative and sustainable app-only service. We do almost everything in-house, developing cutting-edge technologies and processes to ensure we continue to grow rapidly without missing a beat.

As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a passionate and experienced quality lead to build an international team of fruit and vegetable quality control specialists in Germany, France and the Netherlands.

Join us in our mission to deliver the highest quality products and redefine the grocery shopping experience for our customers!

In a nutshell

As the international fruit and vegetable quality lead, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our customers consistently receive top-quality products and building a strong international team of fruit and vegetable specialists. Your responsibilities will include implementing and maintaining rigorous quality control procedures throughout our supply chain, from sourcing to delivery. This role requires a keen attention to detail, strong communication skills, leadership skills and a deep understanding of industry-standard quality benchmarks.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement Picnic's quality control processes for vegetables and fruits, including inspection criteria, sampling procedures, and quality assurance protocols.
• Conduct regular inspections of incoming products shipments to assess freshness, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Collaborate with Picnic's suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards, resolve quality issues, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of our products suppliers, providing feedback and guidance as needed to improve quality and consistency.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams at Picnic, including buying, category management. analysts, and customer service, to address quality-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Train and educate Picnic's team members on quality control procedures, product specifications, and best practices for handling and storing products.
• Stay informed about industry trends, developments, and emerging technologies related to products quality and food safety.

About you

• Master’s degree in Food: Food Quality Management, Food Technology, Nutrition and Health, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a managerial role within a grocery / retail environment with a focus on fruit and veg
• Strong knowledge of produce quality standards, grading systems, and industry best practices.
• Experience with food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and GMP standards.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and address quality issues effectively.
• Proven leadership abilities, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Fluent in English - Dutch, German or French is a plus
• Flexibility and willingness to travel in the Netherlands, Germany and France

Picnic perks

Every expert was once a beginner!You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

Make a difference You’ll work in an awesome scale-up environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!

Teamwork makes the dream work With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

You are what you eat You’ll get freshly prepared, healthy lunches and snacks (with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and halal options). Coffee snob? Don’t worry, our amazing Picnic barista has you covered.

Stay healthy Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials. There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing!

Attractive package We offer competitive compensation and a pension plan that looks out for your future self.

Work-life balance Where possible, we like to enable people to work in ways that suit their working styles, which is why we have a hybrid-working model. Our teams generally like to have at least three team days per week at the office (the tasty lunch and Barista-made coffee may be a factor), but besides that, it’s up to you and your team.

Benefits for expats

It can be daunting starting a new job AND moving to a new country. That’s why we offer lots of support for our many expat colleagues, including:

• Relocation package:If you join Picnic from within Europe, we’ll cover your trip to Amsterdam and offer you a month of accommodation while you settle in (as long as regulations allow).
• In the Netherlands, we offer support with your first tax report as well as arranging the 30% ruling.
• From health insurance to living arrangements to pet passports, there are always colleagues who’ve faced the same challenges and are more than happy to help!

Commitment to equal opportunities Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.

At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.