Job Title: Technical Manager
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + car allowance & bonus
Location: Kent
Reference: (phone number removed)
Reporting into the Senior Technical Manager, this role is an excellent opportunity for a Food or Fresh Produce professional looking for their role upwards to join a well-respected food manufacturing company that supplies premium products to a number of retailers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Build and maintain proactive relationships with customer Technical Teams and Tier 1 suppliers, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
* Manage and maintain all customer product specifications, Quality Attribute Sheets, and temporary specifications to guarantee accuracy and compliance.
* Ensure all products consistently meet food safety and quality standards, swiftly addressing any non-conformances or withdrawal/recall situations with corrective actions.
* Investigate customer complaints, pesticide exceedances, and microbiological issues, providing timely resolutions and preventative strategies.
* Obtain, review, and maintain supplier due diligence documentation and ensure the Approved Supplier and Variety lists are always up to date.
* Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to support sustainability initiatives and ethical sourcing, contributing to continuous improvement.
* Monitor and report on customer and technical KPIs, using insights to drive improvements across the supply chain.
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