Technical Manager

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Fresh Produce Company based in Canada is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee quality control and compliance operations. You will be responsible for maintaining product specifications, conducting audits, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has experience in the fresh produce sector and is highly organized, with a hands-on approach to challenges. This role requires a driving license and flexibility to adapt to the fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality produce.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fresh Produce technical or quality roles, including fruit and vegetables.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, QMS, BRCGS, and customer specifications.
• Confident working across multiple functions.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support packhouse QC operations and cover Quality Manager tasks when needed.
• Maintain product specifications and supplier approvals.
• Produce and manage customer reports and benchmark insights.
• Conduct site audits and manage internal quality issues.
• Collaborate across teams to maintain high standards.
• Liaise with customers on product performance.

Skills

Experience in Fresh Produce technical or quality roles

Knowledge of Food Safety

Practical hands-on approach

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Open to training and development

Spanish language desirable

Job description

Technical Manager - Fresh Produce

Are you a hands‑on Technical professional ready to make an impact across a busy Fresh Produce site?

Join a dynamic, fast‑paced business delivering Fresh Produce to retail customers, where you will support multiple areas of the technical function, from QC and compliance to managing customer specifications and reporting. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career towards senior technical leadership while working across the business.

Technical Manager Key Responsibilities

• Support packhouse QC operations, covering Quality Manager tasks when required
• Maintain product specifications, supplier approvals, and due diligence documentation
• Produce and manage customer reports, benchmarking insights, and non‑conformance updates
• Conduct site audits, GMP checks, inductions, and manage internal quality issues
• Collaborate across Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams to maintain high standards
• Liaise with customers on product performance or escalated technical matters

Technical Manager Key Requirements

• Experience in Fresh Produce technical or quality roles (fruit and vegetables)
• Knowledge of Food Safety, QMS, BRCGS, and customer specifications
• Practical, hands‑on, and confident working across multiple functions
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
• Open to training and developing further in a multi‑functional role
• Spanish language desirable
• Driving Licence required

Take ownership across multiple areas of technical management in Fresh Produce, support the packhouse QC team, manage customer specifications, and develop your career in a dynamic and varied role.

Hours & Working Environment:

Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, offering a structured working week with Fridays and Saturdays off. Due to the fast‑paced and dynamic nature of the Fresh Produce sector, you will work closely with the Technical and Quality teams, supporting both operational and compliance activities across the site. Flexibility is required to respond to the needs of the business and ensure high standards are maintained.