Food Specification Manager – Hybrid, Private Healthcare

MaxAd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in Leeds is looking for a Specification Manager to manage product specifications across various retailers. This role involves developing compliance documents and collaborating with multiple teams while ensuring adherence to food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and strong analytical skills. Benefits include private healthcare, 25 days holiday, free parking, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Free parking

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing writing specifications.
• Knowledge of HACCP and quality management frameworks.
• Must have completed legal labelling and allergen training.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage customer specification accounts.
• Develop and submit compliant product specifications.
• Gather and manage detailed technical data for products.
• Translate supplier information into retail-specific formats.

Skills

Food safety principles

Strong analytical skills

Customer specification writing

Communication with suppliers

Education

Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Food Technology

Job description

A leading food business in Leeds is looking for a Specification Manager to manage product specifications across various retailers. This role involves developing compliance documents and collaborating with multiple teams while ensuring adherence to food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and strong analytical skills. Benefits include private healthcare, 25 days holiday, free parking, and hybrid working arrangements.