{"id":3717514,"url":"https://alion.io/job/zespri-quality-supervisor-korea","title":"Quality Supervisor, Korea","company":{"id":448729,"name":"Zespri","domain":"zespri.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/zespri-2","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Seoul, South Korea"],"countries":["KR"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-04T01:20:02Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-03","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T02:43:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Kō wai mātou? Who are we?\nZespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.\nHe aha te mahi? What's the role?\nThe Quality Supervisor, Korea role is a permanent position within Zespri’s Supply Chain team, reporting to the Logistics Operations Manager, Korea. You will play a key role in protecting the quality of Zespri fruit in-market, working closely with distribution partners, service providers and internal teams to ensure consumers receive consistently high-quality fruit.\nYou will be responsible for:\nManaging in-market fruit quality, arrival inspections, quality data and reporting and quality programmes.\nOptimising inventory, storage and load-out priorities to maintain fruit quality and minimise waste.\nManaging quality claims and accruals, ensuring accurate and transparent assessment and reporting.\nSupporting product recalls, quarantine inspections, organic certification, food safety, market access and other regulatory requirements.\nManaging and auditing third-party quality surveyors and logistics service providers to ensure Zespri processes and standards are followed.\nBuilding strong relationships with distributors, retailers and internal teams, providing guidance on fruit quality, handling, storage and claims.\nSupporting market development and quality initiatives, including sustainable packaging and distribution partner assessments.\nKo wai koe? Who are you?\nWith a tertiary qualification, ideally with a technical background in food or horticultural post-harvest technology, and strong experience within quality or operational management, you will meet the following selection criteria:\nMinimum 7 years experience within quality management and operations, ideally within fruit, FMCG, chilled or other perishable products.\nStrong analytical skills and attention to detail, with confidence using Microsoft Excel, Power BIand technology.\nProblem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, manage quality risks and make sound operational decisions.\nBusiness-level English and Korean, with strong written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with distribution partners, customers, third parties and internal stakeholders.\nThe ability to work independently, manage risk and respond effectively to changing priorities.\nExperience working with third-party quality or logistics service providers would be advantageous.\nHe aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?\nOur people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.\nCompetitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity.\nFlexWELL flexible work ethos; Work From Home & the office. \nAdditional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).\nTwo additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).\nGlobal Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.\nGroup Medical Insurance benefits.\nTono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications closeWednesday 18 November 2026.\nAt Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at .\nAgency\nZespri will not accept applications or contact from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter for this vacancy (“Agency”).\nWhere Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies. 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