Technical Manager - Fresh Produce

Role: Technical Manager (Fresh Produce)
Salary: c £60k Location: Kent (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Standard Office Hours, 1 day a week WFH)

Are you a Technical Lead looking for a role where you have genuine influence over the supply chain? Our client is a leading Fresh Produce specialist in the Kent area, known for their innovation and long-standing relationships with Tier 1 UK Retailers.

As Technical Manager, you will move beyond simple compliance. You will lead, motivate, and drive a technical strategy that ensures world-class product flow from farm gate to the retail shelf. This is a high-visibility role focused on continuous improvement and maintaining "Gold Standard" technical satisfaction with our key customers.

• Retailer Partnerships:
  Act as the primary technical point of contact for major retailers, managing audits and ensuring 100% compliance with specific customer codes of practice.
• Strategy Execution:
  Own the technical roadmap, driving improvements in product quality, shelf-life, and waste reduction.
• Supply Chain Integrity:
  Manage food safety and quality standards across the entire supply chain, from crop production to final delivery.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Lead the site toward "Best in Class" status, identifying efficiencies through data-led decision-making.

• Produce Pedigree:
  Minimum 3+ years in a Technical Management or Senior Technologist role specifically within Fresh Produce.
• Retailer Savvy:
  Expert knowledge of major retailer technical portals and quality systems.
• The "Data" Mindset:
  Highly numerical and comfortable using complex data to drive quality outcomes.
• Leadership: A confident communicator capable of managing cross-functional relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Financial Reward:
  Competitive salary of up to £60k + a performance-related bonus and excellent benefits
• Flexibility:
  Monday-Friday role with 1 day WFH to support your work-life balance.
• Impact:
  You aren't just a cog in the machine; you are the guardian of quality for a major name in the industry

Job Type: Full-time