Technical Manager (Fresh Produce)

Role: Technical Manager (Fresh Produce) Salary: up to £60k + Performance Bonus Location: West Midlands (Hybrid: 4 days site / 1 day 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 in the West Midlands, 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 £60k + a performance‑related bonus and excellent benefits
• Flexibility: Monday-Friday role with 1 day 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