Specifications Expert

3 weeks ago

Gwynedd, United Kingdom Blue Spark Organisation Ltd Full time

Job Title: Specifications Expert - Food Industry

Job Description:

The Blue Spark Organisation Ltd is a well-established and innovative business that manufactures delicious ambient products for the UK's major multiples.

We are now seeking an experienced Specifications Expert to support the delivery of exceptional products and ensure we maintain our podium in the marketplace.

The Role:

  • Create and manage product specifications for retailer customers and own-brand products, ensuring compliance with relevant codes of practice and standards.
  • Oversee critical path task completion, meeting deadlines and KPIs while ensuring high-quality, accurate specifications.
  • Liaise with third parties and retailers during the approval process for artworks and specifications.
  • Support the NPD team with nutritional calculations, product submissions, and ensure alignment between factory paperwork, recipes, and specifications.
  • Manage Brandbank reviews, product launches, and assist with Brexit-related requirements and relevant audits.
  • Assist in training other specification writers and contribute to additional projects like packaging reviews and raw material risk assessments.

Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced individual with a background in food specifications within a manufacturing environment. You will have hands-on knowledge of some key retailer systems and be up-to-date with their specific requirements and codes of practice.

A proactive self-starter, you will thrive under pressure and have the ability to meet tight deadlines while managing your time effectively.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for liaising with internal teams, external customers, and third parties.

You will have knowledge of Brexit coding, packaging, and legal labelling, as well as food safety. Further training in these areas and internal audit experience would be considered a bonus.

A food-based degree or similar qualification is desirable, along with an understanding of sustainability requirements (e.g., FSC, RSPO).

Salary: We offer a competitive salary range of £40,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits: Our benefits package includes a comprehensive pension scheme, life insurance, and 25 days' annual leave.

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