Technical Manager
7 days ago
Dartford
TECHNICAL MANAGER Competitive + Benefits Want to own one of the UK's most high-profile retail accounts? This is a high-impact Technical Manager role sitting at the heart of a fast-paced, fresh produce business, leading this retailer account and driving standards across a global supply base. You'll be the link between supplier, site, and customer - ensuring product safety, quality, compliance, and innovation are delivered at the highest level. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Own supplier relationships (UK & overseas) • Drive standards across food safety, quality, legality & ESG, • Own KPI reporting (quality, shelf life, complaints, waste), • Manage communication, expectations & technical delivery, • Lead product, packaging & varietal trials, • Collaborate with Commercial, Packaging, Compliance & Ops, • Develop SOPs, systems and technical processes Strong Technical / Quality background within fresh produce or food manufacturing Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Experience managing retailer accounts (ideally M&S) Solid understanding of BRCGS, retailer standards & supply chain compliance Confident managing suppliers, audits, and customer relationships Data-driven xrnqpay with the ability to turn insight into action Strong communicator - able to influence at all levels Comfortable with UK & international travel WHY THIS ROLE? This isn't just another Technical Manager job - this is a role where you: Own a key retail account with real visibility Work across a global supply base Drive innovation, ESG and continuous improvement Sit at the centre of technical, commercial and operational teams If you're ready to step into a role with real ownership, influence, and impact - this is it. Get in touch with Luan Harrison at MorePeople to find out more