Supply & Post Harvest Quality Specialist サプライ&ポストハーベスト品質スペシャリスト | Quality Management - Competitive salary, Flexible work, Health insurance
Overview
Our client is seeking a Supply & Post Harvest Quality Specialist to join their team in Fukuoka, Japan, supporting the quality and integrity of kiwifruit supply across the region. This role offers the opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives and collaborate closely with growers, packhouses, and internal teams to enhance supply chain performance. Benefits include a competitive remuneration package with incentive opportunities, flexible work arrangements, additional paid leave, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
Support implementation of post-harvest quality programmes and compliance
Monitor pre-cooling and post-harvest handling to optimize fruit quality
Conduct post-harvest audits of packhouses and loadout processes
Lead or support storage trials and technical experiments in Japan
Manage and analyze post-harvest data to identify trends and risks
Strengthen quality systems and governance across supply chain control points
Review and update legal and contractual documents for Japan operations
Build and maintain relationships with growers, packhouses, and internal teams
Advise on food safety certification processes like SQF
Provide technical guidance on kiwifruit post-harvest handling and storage
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain quality standards
Requirements:
Fluency in English and Japanese
3+ years experience in post-harvest quality or supply roles
Strong data analysis skills using Excel and Microsoft Office
Full Japanese driver license with confidence driving long distances
Experience with food safety certifications such as SQF is preferred but not mandatory
Relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, food science, or related field
Knowledge of post-harvest handling and storage techniques for kiwifruit
Experience conducting quality audits and compliance assessments
Ability to design and support technical trials and experiments
Familiarity with supply chain quality systems and governance frameworks
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Benefits:
Competitive overall remuneration package
Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity
FlexWELL flexible work ethos with WFH and office options
Additional paid annual leave day per year
Two additional paid Boost Days for wellbeing support