Specification Technologist

**Specification Technologist - Food Industry**

**Job Title**:Specification Technologist

**Location**:Shropshire

**Salary**:c£30k

**Days**: Mon-Fri
- Experience of retailer specification systems is essential
- Food related qualification
- At least 3 years’ experience in a Food Industry role
- Experience with product launch and artwork approval
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- IT literate

**The Role**:

- Supporting the site in the delivery and launch of new and existing product development and operational improvement.
- To play an active part in the NPD process, utilising technical expertise to deliver the technical standards expected.
- To ensure that all customer product specifications and artwork comply with all legal / food safety / quality requirements.
- Assist in the management of the Supplier Quality Assurance program and specification control.
- Assist in the Raw Materials and Packaging Materials operation on site ensuring all materials are assessed for compliance to internal and customer standards.
- To ensure that raw material compliance is regularly reviewed, and approval status is maintained.
- Utilising customer portals, trade associations and external resources to complete monthly horizon scanning.
- An active member of the site HACCP team and internal audit team
- Prepare monthly and annual FSQ reports as part of continual improvement programme.

**The Company**:

- An established food manufacturer, supplying into all major retailers
- Opportunity to join a well-known, rapidly growing business

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/05/2023
Reference ID: AHC/13051