Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
We are seeking an organised and detail-focused Specifications Technologist to join our Technical team. This role is responsible for generating and maintaining accurate product specifications that meet customer, legal, and internal standards. You’ll play a vital part in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality food products while supporting key customer relationships.
If you’re experienced in technical documentation and ready to make a real contribution to a values-led business, this could be the opportunity for you.
As Specifications Technologist, you will:
* Generate, review, and update customer, raw material, and packaging specifications in line with customer expectations and internal requirements
* Maintain signed and agreed Raw Material Specifications for all products and ensure regular reviews and updates are completed
* Ensure all products from the butchery and processing departments meet approved, documented standards
* Maintain and organise all specification files to reflect the most current versions
* Provide factory teams with accurate, up-to-date manufacturing specifications
* Collaborate with Sales, NPD, Operations, and Technical teams to gather necessary inputs and align on specification requirements
* Liaise with the Site Technical Manager and Site Operations Director to obtain required sign-off for any changes
* Manage artwork/label approval processes in line with launch deadlines
* Generate and maintain Safety Data Sheets for finished goods and raw materials
* Attend and contribute to internal technical meetings and external customer discussions
* Access and monitor customer technical libraries daily, updating the Technical Manager on changes
* Support product launches by managing the pack specifications per customer and project timelines
* Represent the business in customer meetings as required, ensuring all technical information is accurate and professionally presented
A great opportunity to join a dedicated procurement team focused on delivering value and quality to our manufacturing operations.Why Join Us?
* Be part of a growing team during an exciting period of customer expansion
* Gain exposure to leading retailers and industry standards
* Work with a company that values technical excellence, collaboration, and integrity
* Competitive salary and company benefits
* Online benefits platform
* Pension and life insurance scheme
* On-site canteen and parking
* Health & wellbeing support
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