Specifications Technologist

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing food manufacturing business as a Specification Technologist. Working closely with the Change and Specifications Manager and cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in ensuring all product specifications and artwork are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time to meet customer and internal expectations.

This role is ideal for a detail-driven and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering technical excellence. You will be responsible for managing specifications across retail, brand, and foodservice products, ensuring compliance with food labelling legislation and customer codes of practice while supporting successful product launches.

The task at hand will be to manage and maintain finished product specifications, ensuring they are completed, approved, and activated in line with launch timelines and customer deadlines. You will coordinate with NPD, buying, and supply chain teams to ensure accuracy and consistency, while also maintaining trackers and supporting artwork approval processes. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring all live products remain compliant, with timely updates for any delisted or off-range items. You will also support stage gate processes, assist with HFSS submissions, and respond to external customer requirements as needed.

Ideal Candidate:
* Experience in a Specification Technologist or similar technical role within food manufacturing.
* Experience working with one or more major UK retailers from a technical perspective.
* Strong understanding of food labelling legislation, specifications, and retailer codes of practice.
* Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Proactive problem-solver with the confidence to escalate issues when required.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across teams and customers.
* Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
* A degree in Food Science, Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Strong team player with a customer-focused mindset.

If you believe you have the experience and capability for the role, please get in touch with Steve Brame at (url removed) or by calling (phone number removed).

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