Food Specification Manager

Clinical Professionals Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a top-tier food manufacturer as a Food Specification Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves generating and approving product specifications, ensuring compliance with EU/UK regulations, and providing technical support for customer inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food and beverage industry, with experience in specifications and artwork approval. This innovative firm offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office presence with remote work, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field required.
• 3-5 years experience in specifications and artwork approval.

Responsibilities

• Generate and validate finished product specifications for compliance.
• Provide technical support and manage customer inquiries.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology

Job description

Reference Number: JO-2412-545033
Food Specification Manager
Rate: Negotiable
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hounslow

Job Title: Food Specification Manager

Job Type: 12-Month fixed term contract

Location: West London, UK – Hybrid role – 3x a week on-site

Remuneration: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum

Reports To: Regulatory Affairs Manager

An exciting opportunity to join a top-tier food manufacturer renowned for its market-leading products and industry leadership. This role as a Specification Manager has become available for a 12-month fixed-term period.

The Specification Manager is responsible for generating, validating, and approving finished product specifications for all customers and ensuring compliance with EU/UK regulations. This role involves managing projects, providing technical and regulatory support for customer inquiries, and ensuring accurate labelling and artwork approval.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate, validate, and approve finished product specifications on various platforms.
• Understand raw material specifications and labelling requirements.
• Manage change controls for specification updates and communicate with stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external audits of finished product specifications.
• Generate, validate, and approve pack copies.
• Ensure labelling complies with EU and UK standards.

Regulatory:

• Maintain a thorough understanding of EU and UK regulations.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on the company’s product categories.
• Manage project timelines and deadlines.

Customer Enquiries:

• Provide technical support and information to customers.
• Work closely with customer service and retail/food service teams.

Requirements for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry is a MUST.
• Experience in specifications and artwork approval in the food industry (3-5 years preferred).
• Participated in Regulatory responsibilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking and presentation skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Thorough understanding of UK and EU regulatory standards.

Please note this role is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering the current specification manager while on maternity leave. This role does require an office presence of 2 to 3 days per week in the office in West London.