Technical Manager Food

Role - Technical Manager - Fresh Produce

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A leading fresh produce business supplying major UK retail customers is looking to recruit an experienced Technical Manager to join its growing technical team based in Kent.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and hands-on technical professional who enjoys working closely with suppliers, growers, customers and internal teams to drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
The role offers strong exposure across retailer-facing technical management, supplier engagement, product quality, innovation and sustainability initiatives within a fast-paced fresh produce environment.
Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day technical, quality and compliance activities across suppliers and product categories

Build strong working relationships with suppliers, growers, technical teams and commercial stakeholders

Support retailer requirements, policies, standards and audit expectations

Lead supplier visits, improvement plans and technical follow-up actions

Monitor complaints, rejections, shelf life and KPI performance, driving corrective actions and improvements

Maintain specifications, technical documentation and compliance systems

Support product trials, benchmarking, packaging developments and innovation projects

Work closely with procurement, product management and operational teams to ensure customer expectations are achieved

Support audits, due diligence and compliance activities across the supply base

Drive continuous improvement across product quality, systems and processes

Experience Required Previous Technical Manager, Technical Account Manager or Technical Compliance experience within fresh produce, food manufacturing or FMCG

Strong experience working directly with customers, suppliers and growers

Knowledge of retailer standards, specifications and compliance requirements

Experience managing complaints, rejections, audits and quality performance

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills xwzovoh

Organised, proactive and capable of working within a fast-paced environment

Desirable Fresh produce experience

Experience working with M&S, Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado or similar retail standards

BRCGS knowledge

Internal auditing experience

Experience with technical portals, specifications and ERP systems

Whats on Offer Excellent exposure across retail-facing technical operations

Opportunity to influence supplier quality, innovation and continuous improvement

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Long-term career development within a growing business

To apply, please send your CV for confidential consideration.