Technical Manager

Job Description

Technical Assistant Manager

 

The Technical Assistant Manager supports the Technical Manager in delivering food safety, quality, and compliance. This role combines hands-on quality assurance, processing team supervision and coordination of testing, audits and hygiene systems in a fast-paced production environment.   

Reporting to: Technical Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Laboratory Testing

• Maintain accurate laboratory records of microbiological, nutritional testing, environmental monitoring and shelf-life testing.
• Assist and coordinate sample preparation and submission.

 

Chemical and Hygiene Control

• Maintain and manage chemical and laboratory consumables stock.
• Support production and processing teams to ensure effective cleaning and sanitation standards.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical registers.

Equipment and Testing Support

• Assist in sourcing and obtaining quotations for laboratory and equipment.
• Support installation, validation, and calibration of testing equipment.
• Liaise with external laboratories for additional testing requirements.
• Maintain and manage equipment calibration and service records.

Compliance and Audits

• Support internal audits and preparation for external and customer audits.
• Maintain and manage internal controlled documentation system.

 

Operational and Factory Support

• Partner with production teams to ensure consistent product quality.
• Assist with improving and develop systems and procedures.

 

Staff Management and Supervision

• Management and supervision of Processing department staff.
• Undertake rota planning to ensure adequate shift coverage.
• Manage and monitor absence, including return-to-work processes.
• Carry out probation reviews and performance management.
• Oversee and control holiday allocation to maintain operational continuity.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to team members.
• Maintain Processing staff training records.

• Support the Technical Manager in driving a strong food safety culture.

 

 

This list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by your manager.

 

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