Food Specifications Technologist

Our client has an exciting role for a Food Specifications Technologist to support the various teams and to work with the Change & Specifications Manager. This is a hybrid role, working from the office & from home. this role is 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. 

Main Duties will include:

• Supporting the migration of quality contracts using Excel
• Review, update and maintain product specifications
• Conducting details reviews of food service specifications to ensure that they meet internal standards in terms of compliance and accuracy
• Maintain the packaging database
• Respond to any other technical requests and support the Change Manager on project based activities
• Managing finished Product specifications (retail, brand and food service)
• Submitting specifications accurately
• Maintain the specifications and artwork tracker
• Ensure the artwork complies with customer requirements
• Maintain clear records and documentation

Requirements:

• Science or Technology based degree or equivalent degree or relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Good attention to detail & ability to escalate issues to head office
• We are looking for an individual with experience of dealing with one or more of the major retailers from a technical point of view.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office (Word & Excel)
• Ability to escalate issues
• Pro-active and excellent problem solving skills
• Understanding of food