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?

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