Specifications Technologist

Overview

We are working with a well-established and highly respected food business based in Huntingdon who are looking to recruit an experienced Specifications Technologist to join their technical team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of customer and legal specifications, lead artwork and labelling compliance, and support the development of the specifications function.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end specification process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer, legal, and certification standards.
• Create and maintain customer specifications for new product launches and update specifications in line with EPD changes, supplier amendments, and legal or customer requirements.
• Review and maintain specifications to ensure compliance with BRC and customer-specific standards.
• Review raw materials and supplier approval processes.
• Oversee translation and artwork approval processes to ensure legal and customer compliance.
• Stay up to date with changes in food labelling legislation across multiple markets, including the use of third-party approvals where required.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers regarding specifications, queries, and questionnaires.
• Attend and support internal and external audits.
• Support the development and maintenance of written procedures and work instructions within the specifications department.
• Manage and develop a Specification Technologist through on-the-job coaching and formal training.
• Attend development and planning meetings to forecast workload and allocate resources effectively.
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing in line with company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement and support change initiatives within the area of responsibility.

About You

• You will be an experienced specifications professional from within the food manufacturing industry, confident working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Proven experience in food specifications management.
• Strong knowledge of food labelling legislation and customer standards.
• Experience working with BRC and retailer requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence communicating with customers and internal stakeholders.

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