Specification Technologist

Job Summary:

• To liaise with suppliers and customers to develop and modify product specifications ensuring that they meet with the specified legal and customer requirements and are right first time including;
• Full completion of all sections of each specification, including QCP’s, CCP’s and finished product standards. Attachment of all required documentation.
• Manage QAS completion.
• Maintenance of existing specifications through a review program ensuring that all specifications are reviewed within the agreed timescales (e.g. during each season and prior to any customer audit).
• To maintain site certification and analysis folders.
• To assist with the compilation of supplier information for KPI reporting.
• To provide support to colleagues within the Technical Department, including but not limited to:
• Packing and sending samples on behalf of the Technical Manager and NPD Manager to customers, suppliers and for analysis.
• Support the Technical Manager in specification checks, internally and with customers.
• To undertake additional work or projects at the discretion of the line manager.
• To contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of the LDH Quality Management System.

Key Accountabilities:

• To ensure that product specifications meet the specified legal and customer requirements the first time.
• To keep the specification trackers accurate and updated.
• To update customer project trackers.
• To support the Technical function where required.