Technical Manager (Fresh Produce)

Tailor Made Resources Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work: 3 days on site / 2 days W

Competitive salary up to £70k

Performance bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Tailor Made Resources Limited is seeking a Technical Manager for Fresh Produce to lead the technical strategy from farm to shelf, driving continuous improvement in quality, shelf-life and waste reduction. You will act as the primary contact for major retailers and own the technical roadmap to achieve Best in Class standards.

The role requires 3+ years in a Technical Management or Senior Technologist role within Fresh Produce, strong retailer portal knowledge, and a data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a Technical Management or Senior Technologist role specifically within Fresh Produce / Fresh Food products.
• Expert knowledge of major retailer technical portals and quality systems.
• Highly numerical and comfortable using complex data to drive quality outcomes.
• A confident communicator capable of managing cross-functional relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Retailer partnerships: primary technical contact for major retailers, managing audits and ensuring compliance with 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.

Skills

Produce Pedigree

Retailer Savvy

Data mindset

Leadership

Job description

Role: Technical Manager (Fresh Produce) Salary: up to £70k + Performance Bonus Location: South East (Hybrid: 3 days site / 2 days 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 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 / Fresh Food products.
• 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 £70k + a performance-related bonus and excellent benefits
• Flexibility: Monday-Friday role with 2 days 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