Job Description
Technical Manager
UK / Fresh Produce / Food Supply Chain
Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
What you’ll be doing
You’ll act as the technical lead across multiple product areas and accounts, ensuring quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction at every stage of the supply chain.
Key focus areas:
Build trusted, long-term relationships with retail customers
Lead on audits, compliance, and customer standards (BRC, retailer COPs)
Own customer portals, specifications, and technical KPIs
Drive supplier performance, compliance, and risk management (HACCP, VACCP/TACCP, ethical)
Lead quality improvement plans across product categories
Analyse trends (complaints, rejections, KPIs) and deliver clear action plans
Support innovation projects — varietals, packaging, sustainability, new tech
Act as a key link between technical, commercial, and product teams
What we’re looking for
You’ll already be operating at Technical Manager level (or ready to step up) within food or fresh produce.
You’ll bring:
Strong food safety & quality systems knowledge (HACCP essential)
Experience with retailers & customer-facing technical roles
Commercial awareness — able to balance quality, cost & supply
Confidence to influence internally and externally
A proactive, solutions-led mindset in a fast-moving environment
Passion for continuous improvement, innovation & sustainability
Interested?
If you’re ready to take ownership, influence at a senior level, and push your career forward please get into touch with Luan Harrison at MorePeople on 01780 480530