Produce Quality Control Manager

Trader Joe's
Monrovia, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2024 CLOSED ON 3/14/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Quality Control Manager position at Trader Joe's?

Who are we? 

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store!  With 540 stores nationwide (and growing), we are the place to be.  Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation?  At Trader Joe's, you can find both.  We love being your first and favorite place to shop.

What do we do?

Like shopping at Trader Joe's?  Then, maybe you'll love working with us.  We are looking for an experienced Produce Quality Control Manager who is searching to do what they'll love - establishing and supervising produce quality!  Do you have experience in supervising a produce quality control program?  Do you love food?  If so, read on!  We may have the role of a lifetime for you!

Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked.  Trust us on that.  The qualified individual has at least 5 years of produce quality control experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept.  A Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred.  This role is based in our office in Monrovia, CA.

The Produce Quality Control Manager is responsible for:
  • Establishing procedures, training and ensuring processes are followed for inbound inspections and existing inventory inspection.
  • Creating a quality control program for testing produce at the DC's and the produce consolidation centers (PCC).
  • Contributing to store shrink control by minimizing poor quality arrivals at the stores by effective inbound and existing inventory inspections and audits.
  • Providing real-time feedback to warehouse operations leadership regarding problems that may impact distribution center safety, cleanliness and organization.
  • Managing the hiring, onboarding and training of new hire's. 
  • Working collaboratively with other departments.
The Produce Quality Control Manager has:
  • 5 years of experience in produce quality control, a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely.
  • The ability to build and launch processes, train others.
  • Experience leading a team.
  • Is flexible with their work schedule as the position requires some travel and weekend availability.
We want to hear from you!

We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please submit your resume and cover letter.  When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions:
  • What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
  • What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.
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