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: Site Technical Manager
LOCATION: Office based in Dinnington, Sheffield
Purpose of the role:
As a technical assistant you will provide administrative and operational support to the technical team. You will work collaboratively with the site technical manager to develop and maintain a food safety and quality assurance programs, ensuring the company’s products are safe, legal, and meet or exceed customer expectations
Key Responsibilities:
- Deputise for Site Technical Manager
- Assist in development and management of supplier and raw materials approval and monitoring processes and activities
- Work collaboratively with NPD & marketing to provide, control and sign off on labels, nutritional data, shelf-life assessments and customer specific testing requirements
- Assist in development, maintenance and completion of the artwork processes, technical datasheets, finished product specifications, private label quality contracts.
- Carry out assessment deliveries of pre-printed packaging against approved artwork for issues relating to but not exclusively food-safety, food quality and compliance with food-law. Liaise with suppliers as appropriate to obtain the necessary information
- Accurately complete customer-specific documents, such as SAQs, product specifications, GMO documents, and allergen documents
- Maintain and update the customer questionnaires/ specification database.
- Assist the commercial and marketing team in verifying the regulatory compliance of information for Amazon, Go Superfoods websites, and product technical data sheets
- Approve or reject new raw materials and packaging material in discussion with the Site Technical Manager
- Assist Quality Assurance Coordinator in management of the non-conformances raised with the suppliers to ensure that these are properly investigated, that the root cause is identified, where possible, and that the NCR is closed out in a timely fashion
- Support customer complaints, enquires and non-conformances investigations across site
- Report and maintain the plastic and packaging waste data
- Support in the training of staff in food safety and quality practices
- Support in GMP, fabrication and glass audits
- Other tasks within your capability to help meet the roles of the department
Experience:
- Food Science/Food Technology/Nutrition degree required.
- HACCP Level 3
- Food Safety level 3
- Working knowledge of food safety requirements, HACCP/TACCP/VACCP, legislation, BRCGS, Organic standards
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Good data and IT literacy, especially Excel and databases
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
What we offer:
- Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
- 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
- Great learning and development and progression opportunities
- Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Pension Scheme Contribution
- Annual social events
- Cycle to Work scheme
Please visit us at https://greenorigins.com/ for further information and to find out all about us!
Technical Assistant in Dinnington employer: Solent Group
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