Technical Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Solent Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering FMCG group is seeking a Site Technical Manager in Sheffield to oversee technical operations and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role involves leading a team, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and coordinating investigations of food quality incidents. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in a similar role, and strong leadership qualities.

Benefits

Structured bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical aspects of a packing facility.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Lead and develop the technical team.
• Coordinate and participate in investigations of food safety and quality incidents.

Skills

Leadership skills

Critical decision making under pressure

Numerical and data management

Education

Degree in Food Science or relevant field

HACCP Level 4

Food Safety Level 4

Lead auditor training

Job description

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

Purpose of the role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About You

• 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

What We offer

• 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.