At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents. Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world - If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.The main task for this role is to write and update product specifications to ensure that they meet the needs of the customer while also being feasible to produce. The specifications officer will work closely with other departments to ensure that all products are developed according to the company's standards and that they meet all regulatory requirements. Part time (14.5 hours)
* Writing customer specifications, ensuring timely completion, using the relevant customer specification portal.
* Administration of online retailer systems.
* Writing internal factory specifications alongside raw material ingredient specifications using relevant system.
* Completing all specifications accurately within designated deadlines.
* Reviewing artwork against specification using artwork system, to ensure full compliance with legal and customer specifications.
* Create and add finished product, work in progress, ingredient and raw material codes to Specification Systems & MRP Systems, accurately and efficiently.
* Communicating directly with customers on specification related issues.
* Work as an integral member of the Technical team networking with other internal departments and suppliers.
* Provide holiday and emergency cover for export administration.
* Uploading data to government systems to produce required certificates and statements.
* Actioning & Communicating customer alerts internally & externally.
* Responding to internal and external specification queries.
* Evident confidence in communication and negotiating with professional peer group.
* Ability to assist in paper-trail and traceability segments of audits.
* Ability to manage priorities and projects across a multi-site and multi-function organisation.
Previous experience within a similar Technical role in food manufacturing environment.
* Basic understanding of Brexit coding requirements.
* A working understanding of Microsoft Office critical
Sofina Foods
Grimsby Contract Part time Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It's a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact. With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.