Overview
Senior Technical Manager - Fresh Produce (Customer-Facing). Client: Major UK Packing & Preparation Site. Salary: Very Competitive + Benefits. Are you a proven technical leader in fresh produce or chilled food manufacturing, ready to take ownership of a major UK site (£2m+ upgrade) supplying top UK and EU retailers? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile, customer-facing role where you'll shape standards, lead a talented technical team, and represent the business at the highest level. We're looking for a Senior Technical Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong retailer relationships, and drives excellence in food safety, quality, and compliance every single day.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading the site technical function, including QA, hygiene, specifications, compliance teams.
* Owning the Food Safety & Quality Management System and ensuring full compliance with BRCGS, retailer COPs, and UK/EU legislation.
* Hosting and leading customer visits, audits, and technical reviews with major retailers.
* Driving continuous improvement across quality, food safety, waste reduction, and right-first-time performance.
* Managing raw material quality and working closely with growers and suppliers.
* Supporting NPD and process development to ensure safe, compliant, and commercially viable launches.
* Leading incident management, root-cause investigations, and corrective action plans.
What We're Looking For
* Senior technical or quality leadership experience within fresh produce, chilled foods, or high-care FMCG.
* Strong customer-facing experience with major UK retailers (Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, etc.).
* Deep knowledge of food safety legislation, BRCGS, and retailer Codes of Practice.
* A confident communicator who can build trust with customers and internal teams.
* A proactive, solutions-focused leader who thrives in a dynamic, seasonal environment.
* Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Agriculture, or similar (preferred but not essential).
Why Join Us
* Lead the technical agenda at a flagship UK site.
* High visibility with major retail customers.
* Opportunity to shape standards, culture, and continuous improvement.
* Work with a passionate, collaborative team in a business that values innovation and quality.
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