Technical Manager – Fresh Produce

Tailor Made Resources Limited; England; Híbrido; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Performance bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Resumo da oferta

Tailor Made Resources Limited in Kent is seeking a Technical Manager (Fresh Produce) to lead the technical strategy across the supply chain from farm to shelf. You will manage audits with major retailers, drive quality improvements, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

The role emphasizes data-led decisions, continuous improvement, and maintaining Gold Standard technical satisfaction with key customers. Hybrid work arrangement and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualificações

• 3+ years in Technical Management or Senior Technologist role within Fresh Produce.
• Experience with major retailer technical portals and quality systems.
• Strong numerical data skills for driving quality outcomes.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Act as primary technical contact for major retailers, managing audits and ensuring 100% compliance with codes of practice.
• Own the technical roadmap, driving improvements in product quality, shelf-life, and waste reduction.
• Manage food safety and quality standards across the supply chain from farm to delivery.
• Lead the site toward Best in Class status through data-led decision making.

Conhecimentos

Technical leadership

Data analysis

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

The OpportunityAre 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 withTier 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 withinFresh 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?

• Competitive salary + a performance-related bonus and excellent benefits
• Monday-Friday role with 1 day WFH to support your work-life balance.
• 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