Specification Technologist
Are you an established Specification Technologist seeking your next step up in your career? Have you worked within a similar role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you want to join a company that is on an upwards journey of growth?
Major Recruitment are seeking an experienced Specification Technologist to join our client's manufacturing site near Buxton.
As a Specification Technologist, you will be responsible for reviewing all specifications for both branded and own label products, ensuring compliance with labeling policies, and working to launch deadlines and critical time scales. You will also review raw material content to develop gold standard specifications.
Key Responsibilities as Specification Technologist:
1. Support external audits, covering traceability from supplier to end customer.
2. Assist the Food Technologist and Specification Technologist where necessary.
3. Support the Technical department with GMP, hygiene, and internal audits.
4. Maintain the raw material supplier database.
5. Complete food safety risk assessments and specifications for raw materials entering the business.
6. Coordinate and arrange supplier visits as required.
7. Regularly visit sister sites to ensure Supplier Compliance.
8. Maintain product specifications to approved and active status.
9. Ensure customer portals have current and accurate information.
10. Assess ingredients for suitability and compliance.
11. Generate, maintain, and update relevant raw material systems and databases.
12. Ensure all suppliers have full/current approval status.
13. Participate and contribute in internal audits.
14. Assist in capturing information during food safety alerts.
What's in for you?
* Salary up to £36,000
* Monday - Friday
* Opportunity for some hybrid working
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension Fund
* Career progression
Skills & Experience required:
* Food industry technical administration/specifications experience, with knowledge of writing retailer specifications.
* Understanding of HACCP, with strong multitasking and communication skills.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Degree/NHD educated in food science, food technology, or nutrition discipline preferred.
* Experience with chilled prepared foods, ready meals, or similar products is an advantage.
If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.
Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.
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