At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical strategy for fresh produce, ensuring quality from farm to shelf.
- Company: Leading Fresh Produce specialist with strong ties to UK retailers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: High-visibility role with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the supply chain and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in Technical Management within Fresh Produce and strong data skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Salary: £50-60k
Location: East London / Kent (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday to 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 in the Kent area, 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.
- 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.
Technical Manager - Fresh Produce employer: Broughton Group
Join a leading Fresh Produce specialist in East London/Kent, where innovation meets excellence. As a Technical Manager, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises continuous improvement and employee development, offering you the chance to influence the supply chain significantly. With a focus on collaboration and a commitment to maintaining 'Gold Standard' technical satisfaction, this role provides a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the industry.
