Technical Manager

Overview

At Go Superfoods, we're proud to be part of Solent, a pioneering FMCG group on a mission to inspire, manufacture and deliver products that help people feel better in a sustainable way. Our focus is on sourcing and supplying high-quality superfood ingredients, blends and brands to nourish healthier lifestyles around the world. Backed by Solent's global scale and entrepreneurial spirit, we thrive on innovation across our Nutrition & Wellness division while staying true to what matters: natural, sustainable, feel‑good nutrition.

Join a diverse, growing team where your work can drive real impact, supporting better choices, healthier people, and a healthier planet.

GO Superfoods Ltd is a leading European superfoods business based on the outskirts of Sheffield. Established in 2008, we import a range of 80+ superfoods direct from growers around the world and sell them under our own brands, in bulk, direct to consumers via Retailers / Amazon and as private label. We are the brand behind many UK and European superfood brands.

We are on a mission to make healthy eating easier, to make a meaningful social impact and to become the leading superfood business.

REPORT TO :
Head of Technical - Foods

LOCATION :
Office based in Dinnington, Sheffield

CONTRACT : 12 month fixed term contract

As Site Technical Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, legality, and quality of our products is maintained across all operations. You will oversee all technical aspects of a packing facility, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, managing a team of technical personnel, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product quality and operational efficiency while adhering to relevant regulations and customer specifications.

This is a hands‑on role requiring close collaboration with various teams, including sourcing, development and operations.

• Develop, maintain and implement all systems, policies and procedures relating to the company technical function including quality, safety, and environment ensuring fit for purpose
• Oversee the factory technical function, support the implementation and maintenance of the Technical and Quality Standards across the site
• Lead and develop the technical team, building capability and succession for the future
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to ensure food safety and quality are everyone's responsibility
• Assist the Head of Technical to implement and deliver the site food safety culture plan, through training, briefings and tool box talks
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry certifications
• Oversee the approval and monitoring programmes of new and existing suppliers
• Oversee the Pest Control Management
• Provide technical and legal advice on products labelling and packaging requirements
• Be the gate keeper for the company HACCP procedure and all technical documentation requirements
• Focus on decision-making, process improvement, R&D and technical project delivery
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance Manager to align technical activities with compliance and quality standards
• Coordinate and participate in investigations of food safety and quality incidents
• Measure, trend, and report against internal and customer KPIs to ensure continuous improvement
• Liaise with and facilitate visits and audits from customers, accreditation bodies and regulatory bodies
• Work collaboratively and support the senior technical manager to provide customer technical support &respond to customer technical queries promptly
• Carry out and communicate to the wider team, technical research for purpose of building product knowledge and horizon scanning emerging risks

• Food Science or relevant field degree (or equivalent experience).
• HACCP Level 4
• Food Safety Level 4
• Lead auditor training
• Proven experience within a similar Technical or Quality Assurance Management role in a food manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of BRCGS, Organic standards and retailers code of practice
• Strong leadership skills
• Critical decision making under pressure
• Ability to form good working relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external
• Good numerical and data management skills

• Structured bonus (based on company & individual performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• GO social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan

At GO Superfoods, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion across our teams. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.