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Specification Technologist

TN United Kingdom

Bolton

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

28 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Specification Technologist to ensure product specifications meet customer and legislative requirements. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for writing and approving product specifications, managing artwork compliance, and participating in product development discussions. Your expertise will help navigate the complexities of food labelling and quality assurance, making a significant impact on product launches. Join a dynamic team that values your input and offers a supportive environment where your skills can shine. If you have a passion for quality and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free parking

On-site parking

2+ years in specification technology and raw materials specification.
Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Ensure product specifications are accurate and compliant with policies.
Participate in meetings for product development and provide insights.
Maintain compliance with food labelling and nutritional standards.

Self-organisation

Motivation

Planning

Prioritising

Time management

Effective communication

Listening skills

Influencing skills

Persuading skills

Experience in Specification Technology

Experience in Raw Materials Specification

Nutritional profiling software (Nutricalc)

Web-based technical systems

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Specification Technology: 2 years (required)
Raw Materials Specification: 2 years (required)
Experience: Writing customer specifications (retail), creation and approval of artwork
Knowledge: Understanding of the factory operation and the quality requirements of both the business and the customer.
Skills: Self-organisation; motivation; planning; prioritising; time management
Computer Proficiency: Confident using a Computer.
Communication: Displays effective communication, listening, influencing and persuading skills at all levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Ensure that all product specifications are completed accurately; compliant with customer policies; compliant with current legislation; and completed on time.
Ensure product artwork is accurate; compliant with current legislation; compliant with customer policies; updated to reflect any recipe amendments.
Participate in customer/internal meetings regarding new product development/existing product development to provide insight into ongoing projects (e.g., raw materials that may not comply with customer policy; products that may have out of scope nutritional profiles; any issues that may potentially jeopardise meeting the product launch date).
Complete Nutricalc for new product development/existing product development as required and provide a summary of the nutritional profile versus the brief (e.g., HFSS).
Keep up-to-date with all current legislation relating to food labelling/nutrition profiling schemes and targets.
Write, process and approve product specifications involving frequent interaction with suppliers regarding technical queries.
Interact with customers on technical issues relating to various specifications/material queries; liaise with the Supply team regarding the completion and sign-off of raw material specifications.
Maintain retailers' web-based online technical systems/standards and follow through on audit actions.
Update internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with retail customer requirements and complete GAP analysis as required.
Create and manage internal labels; work closely with NPD in identifying and advising on labelling non-conformances and changes required to existing packs.
Support with traceability exercises as required.
Support the internal auditing team and actively participate in regular site audits and customer visits.
Actively participate and be a member of the HACCP team.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with this role.