Specifications Technologist

Specification Technologist - Food Manufacturing (West Midlands)Zest Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well-established food manufacturer to recruit a Specification Technologist. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for food safety and compliance to join a busy, collaborative technical team.Reporting to the Technical Manager, you''ll be the go-to person for all things specifications, labelling and legislation making sure every product leaving site is safe, legally compliant and ready for market.The role:- Create, review and maintain product specifications and customer specification manuals- Review and approve packaging details and product artwork, ensuring full legislative compliance- Develop standard operating procedures for artwork and promotional material- Keep the business ahead of labelling policies, food safety legislation and upcoming regulatory changes across all markets- Provide technical advice on shelf life, nutritional value and product quality- Support NPD in bringing new and promotional products to market- Liaise with raw material suppliers to obtain specifications and maintain allergen and risk assessment databases- Compile technical reports, data analysis and product testing schedules- Support colleagues, visitors and auditors with clear, accurate technical guidanceAbout you:- Minimum 1 year''s experience in a food manufacturing environment- Confident and familiar with product specifications- ..... full job details .....