Specification Technologist - Work From Home (A-BJ)

Sourcefit Philippines, Inc.; Quezon City; Remote; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology firm is seeking a Specification Technologist responsible for managing and updating product specifications. The role requires overseeing compliance with food safety standards and managing cross-functional partnerships for product launches. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Food Science with over 5 years of experience in high-risk food manufacturing. This position offers a work-from-home setup, aligning with Australian holidays and an established schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in high-risk food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of GFSI & SQF standards.
• Proven experience in specification management and artwork approval.
• Proven experience in specification management, artwork approval, labelling compliance, and claims validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end specification management across finished products.
• Ensure compliance with retailer platforms including Coles and Costco.
• Partner with NPD, Procurement, and QA teams for product launches.
• Own artwork approval and labelling compliance aligned to FSANZ Food Standards Code.
• Manage allergen risk using VITAL framework – acting as a subject matter expert and super user.
• Drive accuracy, integrity and audit readiness of all specification and labelling data.
• Partner cross-functionally with NPD, Procurement, QA and Commercial teams to ensure seamless product launches and updates.
• Maintain specification registers, change control processes and governance frameworks.
• Support audit readiness across SQF, retailer and regulatory audits.

Skills

Specification management

Allergen management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Retailer spec systems

Stakeholder management

Documentation & governance

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field

Tools

Coles Quality Management System

Woolworths Supplier Hub

Job description

Position Summary

The Specification Technologist is responsible for preparing, maintaining, updating, and publishing of finished product specifications for all products within the organization. This role ensures all specifications, artwork, and labelling comply with retailer, regulatory, and standards.

Job Details

• Work Setup: Work from Home

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4: 00 AM – 1:00 PM, or 5:30 AM - 2:30 AM Manila time (To be Finalized)

• Holiday Schedule: Follows Australian Holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end specification management across finished products, raw materials, WIP and packaging.
• Ensure full compliance with retailer platforms and requirements including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Costco.
• Maintain and manage specifications within retailer systems (e.g. Coles Quality Management System, Woolworths Supplier Hub).
• Own artwork approval and labelling compliance aligned to FSANZ Food Standards Code.
• Manage allergen risk using VITAL framework – acting as a subject matter expert and super user.
• Drive accuracy, integrity and audit readiness of all specification and labelling data.
• Partner cross-functionally with NPD, Procurement, QA and Commercial teams to ensure seamless product launches and updates.
• Maintain specification registers, change control processes and governance frameworks.
• Support audit readiness across SQF, retailer and regulatory audits.

Key Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in high-risk food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • GFSI & SQF standards
  • FSANZ Food Standards Code
  • NSW Food Authority requirements
• Proven experience in specification management, artwork approval, labelling compliance, and claims validation.
• Strong expertise in allergen management and VITAL.
• Strong understanding of microbiological and chemical risk in high-risk foods.
• Experience working with retailer specification systems and platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multifunctional teams.