* Successful Birmingham Business
* Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
About Our Client
My client is a well-respected entity in their industry, boasting a sizeable team across multiple locations. Based in Birmingham, this mid-sized company is renowned for its commitment to quality and high standards, fostering an environment that values teamwork and innovation.
Job Description
* Update and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards.
* Ensure all product specifications are supported by validated claims such as nutritional, health, provenance, allergen claims, RSPO, etc.
* Manage internal specification databases to ensure all information is accurate, current, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
* Validate product labels to ensure they accurately reflect specifications and comply with labelling regulations and legal requirements, working alongside the warehouse team to ensure proper implementation and adherence.
* Ensure all product information complies with current food safety standards, labelling regulations, and legal requirements.
* Monitor food safety alerts, conduct horizon scanning, and take necessary corrective actions.
* Stay informed on changes in food legislation and proactively adjust specifications and processes to maintain compliance.
* Support internal and external audits by ensuring product information and documentation are audit-ready and compliant.
* Provide technical support to customers regarding product specifications, allergens, and compliance issues.
* Complete customer specification forms, set-up documents, samples, listing forms, and ad-hoc requests.
* Maintain and update customer portal systems such as ANDI, Nutritics, Smart Supplier, ERUDUS, etc.
* Support the Assistant Technical & Quality Manager or Technical & Quality Manager in training teams on specification systems and compliance processes.
* Collaborate with internal teams, such as NPD and Marketing, to ensure specifications are integrated into processes effectively.
* Address discrepancies or non-conformance issues in product specifications and implement corrective actions.
MONDAY - FRIDAY 08:00 - 16:00
The Successful Applicant
You will be an experienced Specifications Technologist, along with the following:
* Food Science, Food Technology or Food Nutrition education
* Exposure & experience working with customer online portals
* Strong knowledge of food safety standards, regulations & HACCP principles
* Experience in audits is desirable
* Experience delivering training in food safety, allergens & quality systems is desirable
What's on Offer
* £28,000 - £32,000
* Initial 9 month FTC (Maternity Cover)
* Opportunities for professional growth and development within the FMCG industry.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment in Birmingham
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