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)<br><br>Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.<br><br>The Opportunity 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>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.<br><br>Strategy Execution: Own the technical roadmap, driving improvements in product quality, shelf-life, and waste reduction.<br><br>Supply Chain Integrity: Manage food safety and quality standards across the entire supply chain, from crop production to final delivery.<br><br>Continuous Improvement: Lead the site toward "Best in Class" status, identifying efficiencies through data-led decision-making.<br><br>What You’ll Bring:<br><br>Produce Pedigree: Minimum 3+ years in a Technical Management or Senior Technologist role specifically within Fresh Produce.<br><br>Retailer Savvy: Expert knowledge of major retailer technical portals and quality systems.<br><br>The "Data" Mindset: Highly numerical and comfortable using complex data to drive quality outcomes.<br><br>Leadership: A confident communicator capable of managing cross-functional relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.<br><br>Why Apply? xwzovoh <br><br>Financial Reward: Competitive salary of up to £60k + a performance-related bonus and excellent benefits<br><br>Flexibility: Monday-Friday role with 1 day WFH to support your work-life balance.<br><br>Impact: You aren't just a cog in the machine; you are the guardian of quality for a major name in the industry<br><br>Job Type: Full-time