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Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, food safety, fresh produce, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Previous experience managing teams and coordinating inspection activities is preferred.
• Experience in fresh fruit import/export operations, port logistics, or cold chain management is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, quality inspection methodologies, and root cause analysis techniques.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
• Ability to travel within the Netherlands and neighboring countries when required.
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or Spanish is considered an advantage.

Chiquita is a leading global company with 20,000 employees across 30 countries. We are passionate about our nutritious, high-quality, energy-rich and value-added bananas.

Chiquita's products are sold in nearly 70 countries around the world. Chiquita Brands International grows, procures, markets and sells bananas and other fresh fruits under the Chiquita brand and other names.

The Quality Chief is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with Chiquita's quality standards for imported fruit at ports in the Netherlands. This role leads the quality inspection activities for incoming products, ensuring that fruit quality, temperature management, handling conditions, and operational processes meet company specifications and customer requirements.

The position serves as the primary point of contact for all quality-related matters at Dutch ports and supports the business through proactive monitoring, inspection management, customer engagement, incident investigation, and continuous quality improvement. The Quality Supervisor also manages a team of Quality Inspectors and coordinates with customers, suppliers, shipping lines, terminal operators, and regulatory authorities to minimize quality risks and protect product integrity throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities