Technical Manager, Maidstone

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 Lead supplier engagement, visits, audits&improvement plans Lead technical performance&reporting Own KPI reporting (quality, shelf life, complaints, waste) Deliver clear, customer-facing insights and action plans Be the key technical contact Manage communication, expectations&technical delivery Support customer meetings, reporting&site visits Drive trials, innovation&benchmarking Lead product, packaging&varietal trials Own benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives Work cross-functionally across the business Collaborate with Commercial, Packaging, Compliance&Ops Align ways of working across the wider group Champion continuous improvement Develop SOPs, systems and technical processes Drive quality culture and performance across the supply chain WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Strong Technical / Quality background within fresh produce or food manufacturingExperience managing retailer accounts (ideally M&S) Solid understanding of BRCGS, retailer standards&supply chain compliance Confident managing suppliers, audits, and customer relationships Data-driven 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 teamsIf 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 TPBN1_UKTJ