Flexible & Hybrid working (2x days home, 3x days on site)
Scantec FMCG Recruitment are partnering with fantastic food manufacturing business at one of their sites in Northwich, to recruit a Senior Specifications Technologist. This requirement is due to growth within the department and further support needed. This business can offer genuine career development & progression.
Reporting to the Specifications Manager, your role as Senior Specifications Technologist will be to ensure that all customer product specifications and artwork comply with all legal / food safety / quality requirements. To generate and maintain accurate finished product specifications for all customers and own brand products and manage the specification process end to end.
Working hours:
37.5 hours per week. 8am-4pm (Flexible start / finish)
Hybrid working - Work from home Monday and Friday
On site Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Summary of core responsibilities:
Manage customer specifications via multiple online portals, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Support and develop specification technologist team.
Support NPD and procurement teams with interpretation of food regulations, customer policies and codes of practice.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality control, and production, to gather necessary information
Check product artwork and sign off packaging to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations and customer requirements.
Assist in external and third-party audits, presenting information as required. Encourage and drive the site's food safety culture to prevent deviations affecting product safety, quality, and legality.
Deputising for Specifications Manager
Ideal skills & experience:
We’re seeking a technologist with previous experience in a similar role within the food industry. Experience of online retailer specification portals & strong understanding of food labelling regulations and food safety standards. Personal Profile:. Proven artwork experience (nutritional, ingredient declarations etc). A food related degree ideally or equivalent qualification (advantageous)