Specifications Technologist / Technical Administrator
12 month Maternity cover - This role could suit a Food Science Graduate
Malmesbury
Mon - Friday - Days
£28+ DOE
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and successful award-winning supplier of FMCG products in a Specifications Technologist / NPD technologist role based near Malmesbury. It is a 12 month maternity cover, but could potentially lead to a long term role.
Responsibilities:
1. Work with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to ensure required food safety, quality and legal standards are maintained through detailed specifications.
2. Facilitate the NPD / EPD process from raw material approval through to product launch.
3. Ensure the site technical systems are in place for obtaining and maintaining specifications.
4. Maintain the supplier database and supplier audit information.
5. Stay updated on labelling policies.
6. Liaise with raw material suppliers.
7. Review and approve packaging and artwork.
8. Ensure that the specifications are reviewed and monitored.
9. Carry out risk assessments of raw materials.
10. Conduct internal audits of site systems and procedures ensuring follow-up of any corrective actions.
11. Request accreditation certificates and reports from suppliers.
Key Skills Required:
1. Experience of customer specification systems.
2. HACCP knowledge.
3. Previous food / drink / pharma experience.
4. Excellent attention to detail.
5. Good computer skills.
6. Self-motivated.
7. Good communication skills.
This role is suitable for a candidate that may have previously worked as a Spec Tech, New Product Development, NPD specifications, Food Technologist, Technical Administrator, Technical Assistant, or QA.
This role is commutable from Bristol, Chippenham, Tetbury, Cirencester, Castle Coombe, Bath and surrounding areas. #J-18808-Ljbffr