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Senior Specifications Technologist, emphasising expertise in food regulations, specification writing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in the food manufacturing sector. Below is a summary of the key aspects:
Job Overview
- Purpose: Develop, maintain, and manage product specifications that meet customer, legislative, and industry standards while ensuring manufacturing specifications align with product launches and updates.
- Scope: Includes responsibility for quality, compliance, and departmental leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Specification Management:
- Create and manage product specifications across retailer portals with precision and timeliness.
- Ensure specifications reflect quality and compliance.
- Team Leadership:
- Support and mentor the Specifications Technologist team.
- Deputise for the Specifications Manager when needed.
- Collaboration:
- Partner with NPD, procurement, quality control, and production teams to resolve specification-related issues.
- Assist during external and third-party audits.
- Compliance & Artwork:
- Review and approve product artwork to meet UK/EU regulations and customer requirements.
- Interpret and implement food regulations, policies, and practices.
- Food Safety Culture:
- Actively promote food safety, preventing deviations that could impact product safety, quality, or legality.
Skills & Experience
- Technical Expertise:
- Extensive experience in writing specifications on online retailer portals.
- Strong understanding of food labeling regulations, safety standards, and customer codes of practice.
- Analytical Abilities:
- Meticulous attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proven experience in artwork review, including ingredient declarations and nutritional labeling.
- Leadership:
- Previous experience leading or supporting a team within the food industry.
- Education:
- A food-related degree or equivalent qualification is highly preferred.
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced in managing specifications within the food manufacturing industry.
- Confident in liaising with suppliers and customers.
- Demonstrates strong organisational skills and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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