Technical Manager - Fresh Produce

Role: Technical Manager (Fresh Produce) Salary: c£60k Location: Kent (Hybrid) Schedule: Monday to Friday (Standard Office Hours, 1 day a week WFH) The Opportunity Are you a Technical Lead looking for a role where you have genuine influence over the supply chain? Our client is a leading Fresh Produce specialist in the Kent area, known for their innovation and long-standing relationships with Tier 1 UK Retailers. As Technical Manager, you will move beyond simple compliance. You will lead, motivate, and drive a technical strategy that ensures world-class product flow from farm gate to the retail shelf. This is a high-visibility role focused on continuous improvement and maintaining "Gold Standard" technical satisfaction with our key customers. Key Responsibilities: Retailer Partnerships: Act as the primary technical point of contact for major retailers, managing audits and ensuring 100% compliance with specific customer codes of practice. Strategy Execution: Own the technical roadmap, driving improvements in product quality, shelf-life, and waste reduction. Supply Chain Integrity: Manage food safety and quality standards across the entire supply chain, from crop production to final delivery. Continuous Improvement: Lead the site toward "Best in Class" status, identifying efficiencies through data-led decision-making. What You’ll Bring: Produce Pedigree: Minimum 3+ years in a Technical Management or Senior Technologist role specifically within Fresh Produce. Retailer Savvy: Expert knowledge of major retailer technical portals and quality systems. The "Data" Mindset: Highly numerical and comfortable using complex data to drive quality outcomes. Leadership: A confident communicator capable of managing cross-functional relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Why Apply? Financial Reward: Competitive salary of up to £60k + a performance-related bonus and excellent benefits Flexibility: Monday-Friday role with 1 day WFH to support your work-life balance. Impact: You aren't just a cog in the machine; you are the guardian of quality for a major name in the industry Job Type: Full-time