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Technical Manager (Fresh Produce)

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Role: Technical Manager (Fresh Produce) Salary: c£55k + Performance Bonus Location: West Midlands (Hybrid: 4 days site / 1 day WFH) Schedule: Monday – Friday (Standard Office Hours)
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 West Midlands, 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.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
What You’ll Bring:
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.
Why Apply?
Financial Reward: Competitive salary of up to £55k + a performance-related bonus.
Flexibility: A true 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

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