NPD Specifications & Artwork Lead

MorePeople; Ringway; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Specifications & Artwork Coordinator to join the Product Development team of a fast-paced food manufacturer. You will own the specifications and artwork function and lead a small specialist team to deliver right-first-time results.

You will manage NPD critical paths from concept to launch, work with customers and internal stakeholders on timelines, and ensure accurate, timely specification and artwork output across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in Specifications/Artwork or Technical/Product Development in food industry.
• Knowledge of retailer policies, food legislation and product change processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects against fixed deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting a team of Specifications & Artwork Technologists.
• Maintaining and managing NPD critical paths from concept through to launch.
• Ensuring specifications and artwork are accurate and delivered within agreed timescales.
• Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to agree and manage project timelines.
• Monitoring product change authorisations and specification-related change management.
• Managing customer specification portals and ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.
• Acting as a key point of contact for specification and artwork queries.
• Providing guidance on food labelling, retailer policies and relevant food legislation.
• Supporting Technical audits with product, specification and artwork queries.
• Identifying issues early, managing priorities and escalating where necessary.
• Driving continuous improvement across specifications and artwork processes.
• Developing team members through regular feedback, coaching and personal development planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree in Food Science or related (advantageous)

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Specifications & Artwork Coordinator to join the Product Development team of a fast-paced food manufacturer. You will own the specifications and artwork function and lead a small specialist team to deliver right-first-time results.

You will manage NPD critical paths from concept to launch, work with customers and internal stakeholders on timelines, and ensure accurate, timely specification and artwork output across projects.