Senior Technical Manager - Fresh Food / Produce

Tailor Made Resources; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in Fresh Produce is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead technical strategy and manage the quality and technical team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector and a deep understanding of the Fresh Food Supply Chain. This role offers a salary up to £60,000, with a standard work schedule from Monday to Friday. If you are ready to make a significant impact and aspire to progress to Head of Technical within five years, apply today.

Qualifications

• Proven technical expertise gained specifically within the competitive FMCG, Fresh Food / Produce sector.
• Significant experience (5+ years preferred) at a senior level in Technical.
• Deep understanding of the entire Fresh Food Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fresh Produce Technical strategy.
• Manage the quality & technical team and supply base.
• Ensure high standards and interact across all departments.

Skills

Proven technical expertise within FMCG, Fresh Food / Produce sector

Significant senior experience (5+ years) in Technical

Deep understanding of Fresh Food Supply Chain

Effective communication skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Job description

Senior Technical Manager (Fresh Food / Produce)

c£60k Max

Location: South East

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Monday - Friday

The Opportunity

Lead Fresh Produce Technical strategy. This is a key Senior Technical Manager position working with a successful supplier of Fresh Produce and will incorporate the management of the quality & technical team, the supply base across the UK and abroad, and key customers to include retail accounts. With responsibility for the daily management of the technical function across the business, it provides the exciting opportunity to manage all categories and ensure the company continues to drive business forward, meeting a high level of standards, interacting across all departments and levels.

What You'll Bring

• Specialist Sector Experience: Proven technical expertise gained specifically within the competitive FMCG, Fresh Food / Produce sector.
• Senior Experience: Significant experience (5+ years preferred) gained at a senior level in Technical within Fresh Produce / Fresh Food / FMCG.
• Industry Knowledge: A deep understanding of the entire Fresh Food Supply Chain.
• Leadership Qualities: Professional, confident, and highly effective communicator at all levels.
• Resilience: Ability to thrive and meet tight deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Financial Incentive & Work‑Life Balance

Financial Incentive: Salary up to 60,000
Work‑Life Balance: Standard Monday – Friday schedule.

Location South East

If you are a high‑calibre Technical Manager ready to make a significant impact and keen to become a Head of Technical within the next 5 years, then apply today