We are working with a well-established and highly respected food business based in Northamptonshire who are looking to recruit an experienced Specifications Technologist to join their technical team.
This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of customer and legal specifications, lead artwork and labelling compliance, and support the development of the specifications function.
The Role
As Specifications Technologist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end specification process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with customer, legal, and certification standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the creation and ongoing maintenance of customer specifications for new product launches
Ensuring specifications are updated in line with EPD changes, supplier amendments, and legal or customer requirements
Reviewing and maintaining specifications to ensure compliance with BRC and customer-specific standards
Reviewing raw materials and supplier approval processes
Overseeing translation and artwork approval processes to ensure legal and customer compliance
Staying up to date with changes in food labelling legislation across multiple markets, including the use of third-party approvals where required
Acting as the main point of contact for customers regarding specifications, queries, and questionnaires
Attending and supporting internal and external audits
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