Group Specifications Technologist

7 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Hain Daniels Full time

**Advert**:
Hain Daniels are currently recruiting for a Specifications Technologist working in a group based role supporting a number of our manufacturing sites. The role will be responsible for managing, completing and maintaining retailer and branded specifications and artwork process for Hain Celestial UK

**KEY ACCOUNTIBILITIES**
- To manage, complete and maintain retailer specifications for Hain Celestial UK, you will cover other specifications technologist when required to do so.
- To work with the necessary departments to coordinate artwork and advert campaigns ensuring it is correct to the specification and legal.
- Support the specification function across the group via cross training activities and absence cover.
- To keep up to date with customer policies and legal changes / amendments and advise the business on changes that are required.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- Education Level (i.e. Degree, Prof. Quals., etc) HNC/HND qualification, Years’ Experience (i.e. Relevant experience, Industry Experience, Management level experience, etc) -Minimum 2 years’ experience in the food industry
- Proven retailer specs experience in a similar role essential
- Strong knowledge of food regulations, food safety standards and relevant labelling requirements essential
- Hamilton Grant experience preferred

**Key Capabilities, Characteristics & Responsibilities**
- Create and update product specifications for branded and own label products, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Create pack copies, check and approve artworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including NPD, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production, to gather information and provide technical support.
- Conduct periodic reviews of specifications to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Manage the specification approval process, ensuring timely completion and adherence to internal and external guidelines.
- Ensure nutrition, health and other marketing claims comply with appropriate regulations and advertising standards
- Maintain an organized and up-to-date database of specifications, documentation, and related records.
- Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and changes to ensure compliance and recommend improvements.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on specifications-related matters to internal stakeholders.
- Participate in audits and inspections, assisting in the resolution of any non-compliance issues.
- Adhere to Company’s Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety Policies.
- Ensure high quality standards and hygiene are maintained.
- Respect individual and Company confidentiality rights.
- Demonstrate a positive and committed attitude.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement.
- Show commitment to personal and team development.

**Skills**:

- Proven ability to work under pressure to tight timelines.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with complex technical information.
- Proficient in using specifications management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

**DIMENSIONS & SCOPE**
- The position can be remote based.
- Role is also group based so may need to travel to any of the other Hain sites / customer head offices as per the business needs.
- Reports to Group Specifications Manager

**What can we offer you?**
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- A day off work to support our charity partners
- Flexible working options
- Pension
- Medical benefit and access to a 'Wellbeing' portal
- And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

**About Us***

The Hain Daniels Group is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.

**O**ur Vision**

To make it easier for everyone to lead a healthier, balanced lifestyle. Without our great team of people, this vision couldn't be our reality.

**Top Talent across the UK**

Over our 4 sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,100 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks. In fact, almost a third of our vacancies were internal promotions and transfers last year.

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