Fruit & Vegetable Quality Control Coordinator

Operations
📍Geldermalsen
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In a nutshell

At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries 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.

If you’re a structured, proactive professional with a passion for organisation, communication, and operational excellence, we’re offering you the opportunity to join our Fruit & Veg Quality team and make a real impact in a fast-growing environment.

Picnic operates in a highly dynamic and data-driven environment – from purchasing to fulfilment to customer experience. Ensuring the best possible Fruit & Veg quality requires strong coordination, clear communication, and reliable daily structure. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Fruit & Veg Quality Coordinator who acts as the link between the Fruit and Vegetables Quality Inspectors and the wider organisation, and helps maintain smooth and consistent quality operations. You’ll join a professional Quality team within the wider Fruit & Veg unit, working closely with Operations, Commercial, Customer Success, and suppliers.

What you’ll do

Quality Process

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Monitoring product quality performance, trends and customer feedback

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Consolidate quality insights and follow up on recurring issues

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Assist in escalating structural concerns to suppliers or internal teams

Communication & Alignment

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Share weekly quality updates with Quality Inspectors, Operations and Commercial

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Act as a first point of contact for operational questions regarding quality expectations

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Prepare clear summaries and materials for internal meetings or supplier discussions

Team Planning & Daily Structure

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Coordinate daily priorities for Quality inspectors and ensure smooth task execution

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Support onboarding, guidance and alignment of Quality team members

Process Improvements

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Help refine and document quality workflows and routines

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Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and consistency in daily operations

Product sampling & competitor benchmarking

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Coordinate sampling activities (ordering, preparation, follow-up)

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Be able to analyse quality issues directly on the product, identifying the root cause

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Consolidate results and help identify areas requiring further attention

About you

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Bachelor Degree in Food Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management or related field is preferred 
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Minimum 2 years of experience in Fruit & Veg quality or a closely related field

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Strong organisational and coordination skills

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Excellent communication abilities; clear, structured and objective

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Curious and willing to learn about fruit & veg quality processes and supply chains

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Hands-on, proactive, solutions-focused attitude

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Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus

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Working location is in our Distribution Centre in Geldermalsen
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Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Picnic Perks

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Free Fresh Meal, Coffee, and Snacks: Enjoy meals prepared by our chefs, plus coffee and snacks to keep your energy up.
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Lease Car and Travel Allowance: Lease car available for commutes >15 km. Travel allowance of €0.21 per km for distances over 10 km from the FC.
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Vacation Days: 25 holidays based on a 40-hour full-time contract.
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Pension: A flexible company pension called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.