Job Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Specification Technologist to support our Clients Technical Manager and wider team in ensuring product compliance, quality assurance, and accurate technical documentation. This role is integral to maintaining high standards across artwork, labelling, product specifications, and operational processes. You will work closely with multiple departments, including procurement, production, and QA, to ensure our products meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations. Assisting with process plans, HACCP, and risk assessments.
Key Responsibilities:
Artwork & Labelling:
•Create and manage artwork briefs for new and seasonal products.
•Review and approve artwork in collaboration with the Technical Manager.
•Create and update labels and product specifications.
Compliance & Documentation:
•Ensure product compliance.
•Request and verify product specifications from suppliers.
•Complete customer product information requests (e.g., allergens, palm oil, sustainability).
Quality Assurance Support:
•Assist QA checks and audit walks and schedules (e.g., glass and hard plastics).
Data & Reporting:
•Generate data logger reports for temperature and humidity in production areas.
•Maintain and update operational and QA documentation; create new resources as needed.
•Generate Customer Complaint reports.
Issue Management:
•Assist in Investigating, Root Cause analysis and log complaints, issues, and non-conformances.
Requirements:
•Experience in food labelling, technical administration, or food production (training provided).
•Qualifications in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related discipline are desirable.
•Strong IT skills, particularly Excel; experience with food labelling programs is an advantage.
•Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
•Proactive, logical thinker with strong critical thinking skills.
•Team player who takes responsibility and works collaboratively.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment agency.
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