Lead Specifications Technologist – Food & Packaging

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Senior Specifications Technologist to manage the product development journey from concept to creation. You will ensure compliance of ingredients and packaging while leading the specifications team, conducting supplier reviews, and creating detailed product specifications. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years' experience in specifications management and highly developed communication skills. This role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience leading a specifications team.
• Experience with managing HR processes such as absence management.
• Experience using retailer specification databases/portals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal and customer specifications follow a right first-time approach.
• Conduct supplier reviews at set intervals for ingredient, packaging, and service supplies.
• Lead the creation of finished product specification sheets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

Studied a Food related course at College or University

Industry-recognised qualification in legal labelling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

A specialist recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Senior Specifications Technologist to manage the product development journey from concept to creation. You will ensure compliance of ingredients and packaging while leading the specifications team, conducting supplier reviews, and creating detailed product specifications. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years' experience in specifications management and highly developed communication skills. This role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for growth.