Job Title: Specifications Technologist
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Up to £33k
Collaborate with Technical and NPD teams to create and maintain branded and own-label product specifications, ensuring compliance with legal and customer requirements. Manage customer specifications and artwork generation, delivering all outputs accurately and on time.
Key Accountabilities:
* Liaise with suppliers and customers to create and update product specifications.
* Manage specifications on online portals, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
* Regularly review and maintain customer specification portals.
* Ensure accurate vegan society registration and associated documentation.
* Prepare pack copy specifications for new product launches and redesigns, adhering to critical paths.
* Review and approve artwork to meet deadlines.
* Create and maintain QAS and processing specifications.
* Conduct internal audits and assist in raw material specification maintenance.
* Support external and third-party audits by presenting relevant information.
Performance Measures:
* Meet critical path deadlines for product launches.
* Ensure accurate and timely specification submissions.
* Achieve “Right First Time” artwork approval.
Attributes:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently, prioritising tasks to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Qualifications:
* HND or higher in Food Science/Technology or equivalent industry experience.
* Proficient in retailer web-based specification systems.
* Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
* HACCP Level 2 certification.
Special Requirements:
* Some local travel may be required; own transport is advantageous.
* Occasional travel to customer sites for consistency or benchmarking sessions.
For more information about this vacancy please apply today