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Technical Manager - Fresh Produce

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone, Kent

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

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

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.

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 £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

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