Product Manager | Fresh Produce Focus
Are you ready to take ownership of high-profile retail accounts in the fresh produce world?
We're looking for a driven and experienced Technical Quality Lead to manage the day-to-day technical and quality demands of supplying top-tier products to M&S and Ocado. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and highly collaborative - perfect for someone who thrives in the thick of packhouse operations but also knows their way around a spec sheet.
The role
Be the go-to technical lead for M&S & Ocado product categories
Drive quality at source across packhouse operations: standards, yields, waste, and shelf life
Manage sampling, variety trials, and product assessments
Attend and contribute to key meetings: production, availability, and senior leadership
Be present on the lines - monitoring, reacting, and leading from the front
Support technical systems: specs, compliance, KPI reporting, and customer comms
Coordinate with teams, and ripening partners to deliver best-in-class product
Be the face of quality during customer site visits
What You'll Bring:
Strong technical/quality experience in fresh produce could be Stone Fruit, Berries, Tropicals, Salads etc (retail-facing experience essential - M&S a big plus)
Confidence in production and packhouse environments
Deep understanding of customer specs, shelf life, and ripening behaviour
Skilled communicator across multiple teams (Operations, Technical, Commercial, Procurement)
Resilience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time across shifting priorities
Why Join ?
This is a chance to work with premium retailers, exciting produce categories, and a collaborative business that values initiative, improvement, and innovation. You'll be given space to lead, support to grow, and real influence over products that end up on thousands of plates across the UK.
Apply now and bring your expertise to where it matters most - right at the heart of the supply chain