Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Coordinator

In a nutshell

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

• Monitoring product quality performance, trends and customer feedback

• Consolidate quality insights and follow up on recurring issues

• Assist in escalating structural concerns to suppliers or internal teams

Communication & Alignment

• Share weekly quality updates with Quality Inspectors, Operations and Commercial

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

• Prepare clear summaries and materials for internal meetings or supplier discussions

Team Planning & Daily Structure

• Coordinate daily priorities for Quality inspectors and ensure smooth task execution

• Support onboarding, guidance and alignment of Quality team members

Process Improvements

• Help refine and document quality workflows and routines

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and consistency in daily operations

Product sampling & competitor benchmarking

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

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

• Consolidate results and help identify areas requiring further attention

About you

• Bachelor Degree in Food Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management or related field is preferred 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Fruit & Veg quality or a closely related field

• Strong organisational and coordination skills

• Excellent communication abilities; clear, structured and objective

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

• Hands-on, proactive, solutions-focused attitude

• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus

• Working location is in our Distribution Centre in Geldermalsen

• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Picnic Perks

• Free Fresh Meal, Coffee, and Snacks: Enjoy meals prepared by our chefs, plus coffee and snacks to keep your energy up.
• 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.
• Vacation Days: 25 holidays based on a 40-hour full-time contract.
• Pension: A flexible company pension called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.