Compliance Officer - Fresh Produce - Remote

Overview

Join Norig, the operational backbone of ElbeFruit GmbH and Atlantic Fruit GmbH, two leading fresh produce importers serving the European and UK markets. We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Compliance Officer – Fresh Produce to ensure our operations meet the highest standards of food safety and regulatory compliance.

In Short

• Lead recertification audits for Global GAP CoC and IFS Broker at ElbeFruit.
• Oversee Global GAP CoC recertification and prepare Atlantic Fruit for first-time IFS Broker certification.
• Ensure all operations are audit-ready and aligned with EU and UK food safety regulations.
• Monitor and resolve compliance incidents within 24 hours.
• Maintain supplier documentation in Agriplace, ensuring 100% completeness.
• Implement compliance SOPs, escalation protocols, and internal audit routines.
• Conduct quarterly risk assessments and internal reviews.
• Work closely with teams across ElbeFruit and Atlantic Fruit to support compliance across purchasing, logistics, and sales operations.
• Deliver quarterly dashboards and KPIs to management, supporting operational transparency.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in food safety and compliance, preferably in the fresh produce or food import/export industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing Global GAP CoC and IFS Broker audits (recertification and first-time).
• Strong knowledge of European and UK food safety regulations.
• Proficiency with cloud supply chain compliance tools and general office software.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate remotely across time zones.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with international exposure.
• A critical role in ensuring quality and compliance in the fresh produce supply chain.
• Opportunity to lead core audit processes and design scalable compliance systems.
• Autonomy and influence in shaping compliance processes with direct access to leadership.
• Professional development and long-term career growth in a growing international company.