Technical Manager – Fresh Food

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh food supplier in the UK is looking for a Technical Manager to join their team. The role involves ensuring product quality meets specifications, managing relationships with suppliers and customers, and overseeing product safety. Candidates should have experience in technical management within the food sector and a strong understanding of relevant quality protocols. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45k to £50k.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical management role within the food sector.
• Ability to manage specifications and due diligence.
• Maintain knowledge of customer complaints.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers to ensure awareness of current supply.
• Ensure product is used effectively for maximum profit.
• Navigate customer technical systems for compliance.
• Manage preparation for quality audits and visits.
• Contribute to quality improvement plans.

Skills

Knowledge of Quality & Technical protocols

Experience in Technical Management

Exposure to retail customers expectations

Familiarity with BRC, HACCP, Food Safety

Job description

Overview

Our client is an established fresh food supplier currently achieving high levels of sustained growth across their category. We currently offer an exciting opportunity to join the team as Technical Manager.

The position of Technical Manager will work with key retail customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure product quality meets customer specification and all product meets company and customer policy requirements for product safety, quality and legality.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers and the commercial team to ensure full awareness of current supply and communicate any issues with future supply
• Ensure all product is used effectively and efficiently to maximise profit for the business
• Navigate customer technical systems to manage specifications and Due Diligence
• Management and contribution to quality improvement plan for each product area
• Manage the preparation for customers/supplier technical/quality visits and audits
• Maintain knowledge of customer complaints
• Be a key member of the HACCP team.

Qualifications

• Exposure to and knowledge of retail customers expectations and standards
• Experience gained in a Technical Management position
• Knowledge of Quality & Technical protocols within the food sector
• BRC, HACCP, Food Safety and 3rd party Audits.

Salary

Salary: £45-50k

Location

Location: South East England / Kent