Specifications Technologist

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000

Job description

• Successful Birmingham Business
• Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

About Our Client

My client is a well-respected entity in their industry, boasting a sizeable team across multiple locations. Based in Birmingham, this mid-sized company is renowned for its commitment to quality and high standards, fostering an environment that values teamwork and innovation.

Job Description

• Update and maintain detailed product specifications to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards.
• Ensure all product specifications are supported by validated claims such as nutritional, health, provenance, allergen claims, RSPO, etc.
• Manage internal specification databases to ensure all information is accurate, current, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Validate product labels to ensure they accurately reflect specifications and comply with labelling regulations and legal requirements, working alongside the warehouse team to ensure proper implementation and adherence.
• Ensure all product information complies with current food safety standards, labelling regulations, and legal requirements.
• Monitor food safety alerts, conduct horizon scanning, and take necessary corrective actions.
• Stay informed on changes in food legislation and proactively adjust specifications and processes to maintain compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring product information and documentation are audit-ready and compliant.
• Provide technical support to customers regarding product specifications, allergens, and compliance issues.
• Complete customer specification forms, set-up documents, samples, listing forms, and ad-hoc requests.
• Maintain and update customer portal systems such as ANDI, Nutritics, Smart Supplier, ERUDUS, etc.
• Support the Assistant Technical & Quality Manager or Technical & Quality Manager in training teams on specification systems and compliance processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as NPD and Marketing, to ensure specifications are integrated into processes effectively.
• Address discrepancies or non-conformance issues in product specifications and implement corrective actions.

Working Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 08:00 - 16:00

The Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced Specifications Technologist, along with the following:

• Food Science, Food Technology or Food Nutrition education
• Exposure & experience working with customer online portals
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, regulations & HACCP principles
• Experience in audits is desirable
• Experience delivering training in food safety, allergens & quality systems is desirable

What's on Offer

• £28,000 - £32,000
• Initial 9 month FTC (Maternity Cover)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the FMCG industry.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Birmingham