Assistant Technical Manager
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Job Title: Assistant Technical Manager
Description
We are hiring for our client for an experienced and driven Assistant Technical Manager to support the management of quality and food safety across their packing operations.
The Assistant Technical Manager will play a key leadership role within the Technical team working closely with the Technical Manager to ensure full compliance with BRC HACCP TFMS and all relevant food safety and quality standards. This is a hands-on role combining people management audit readiness supplier oversight and continuous improvement.
This Assistant Technical Manager position offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior QA QA Supervisor or Technical professional ready to step into a broader leadership role within a progressive food business.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
Strong career progression opportunity within Technical leadership
High exposure to BRC HACCP and retailer standards
Competitive salary performance and Christmas bonus
The Role
Work closely with the Technical Manager as a key member of the management team
Ensure full compliance with BRC TFMS HACCP and food safety systems
Supervise QC/QA personnel and oversee daily departmental activities
Plan and organise workload to meet production schedules
Provide hands-on technical support to production teams
Act as a central point of contact for quality and food safety matters
Drive corrective actions for non-conformances and report findings effectively
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across plant-wide quality systems
Ensure the business remains audit-ready at all times
Oversee traceability and documentation compliance
Manage supplier non-conformances and corrective action processes
Maintain and support quality and HACCP systems development
The Person
Diploma or Degree in Food Science Quality Management or related discipline
Proven experience in a similar Technical or QA leadership role within food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of BRC HACCP and retailer standards
Confident supervising and developing teams
Excellent organisational and planning capability
Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
The Reward
Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Christmas bonus
Strong opportunity for long-term progression
Exposure to senior leadership and operational decision-making
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Public Health
- Proofreading
- Computer Operation
- Mediation Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Instructional Design
- Project Leadership
- Customer Support
- Specimen Collection / Processing
- Cataloging
- Remedy
- Research Laboratory Experience
