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 xsngvjr
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.