Tesco
Technical Development Manager - Dairy
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Technical Development Manager - Dairy
Quality & Safety Lead – Sustainable Product Development
About the Role
As the custodian of our stringent quality and safety policies, you will lead product development to ensure our products are safe, legal, and responsibly sourced. By proactively managing suppliers, you’ll mitigate risks while driving quality, compliance, and sustainable sourcing—aligned with Tesco’s rules, policies, and brand guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Conduct risk assessments to ensure products meet safety, legal, responsible sourcing, and Tesco policy compliance standards.
- Oversee the product development lifecycle in collaboration with New World Technology (NWT) teams and suppliers, ensuring:
- Quality and consistency for customers
- Reformulations and ongoing monitoring to maintain excellence
- Alignment with corporate initiatives and brand guidelines
- Drive health and responsible sourcing initiatives across the entire supply base, from sourcing to end-market delivery.
- Manage supply chain risks across:
- Ingredient sourcing and raw materials
- Manufacturing processes
- Reputation, business continuity, and safety risks
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Develop and implement a supplier strategy to ensure best-in-class sourcing and sustainable partnerships.
- Boost supplier capability through:
- Joint Quality Plans (JQPs)
- Clear goals and performance metrics
- Collaborative engagement to enhance compliance and efficiency
- Escalate and resolve incidents/complaints promptly:
- Engage stakeholders to take corrective action
- Protect customer safety and Tesco’s reputation
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Innovation & Leadership
- Foster continuous learning and stay ahead of industry developments to drive innovation in product safety and sustainability.
- Mentor and develop direct reports, fostering their growth and performance.
Compliance & Ethics
- Uphold Tesco’s Business Code of Conduct with:
- Integrity and due diligence
- Whistleblower accountability (speaking up if concerns arise)
Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- Proven track record in food/Greyscale, Nature, Wellbeing, and Functional (GNF) industries.
- Strong academic or professional qualifications in relevant fields (e.g., food science, supply chain, safety compliance).
- Expertise in:
- End-to-end supply chain risk management
- Manufacturing processes
- Product development (from concept to market)
- Compliance audits and quality assurance
- Data analysis for regulatory compliance
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Stakeholder influence and clear communication (written and verbal presentation skills).
- Critical path and project management for complex supply chain projects.
- People management (where applicable) – ability to coach teams effectively.
- IT and systems proficiency for data-driven decision-making.
What’s in It for You?
Lex’s "little helps" don’t stop at checkout. Your Tesco benefits package is designed to support you both professionally and personally:
Core Benefits
- Up to 20% annual bonus (calculated on base salary).
- 25+ days paid holiday (plus a personal day and Bank Holidays included).
- Private medical insurance for comprehensive health coverage.
- Family-friendly policies:
- 26 weeks of statutory maternity and adoption leave (at full pay after 12 months’ service).
- 12 additional weeks of Statutory Pay/Medical after statutory leave.
- 6 weeks paid paternity leave.
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Wellbeing & Support
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service for instant medical consultations.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health support (access for colleagues and families).
- Tesco’s Disability Confident Leadership: An inclusive recruitment process tailored to your needs. External support is available—learn more here.
About Us
At Tesco, we’re more than a retailer—we’re a multifaceted business blending supermarket leadership, tech innovation, and award-winning mobile services. Our mission? Make everyday a little better for customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide.
Our people are as diverse as our products. Whether you’re starting your career, balancing passions, or managing life’s challenges, we offer:
- A hybrid model (60% in-office, 40% remote) for flexibility.
- Open conversations about flexible working—talk to us about what works for you.
- A weltcome, disability-inclusive environment, where every voice is valued.
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