Specification Technologist

Specification Technologist

Hybrid working pattern:3 days from Office+2 from Home, Site location: Bromborogh CH62 3NU

Salary : £Competitive 

Purpose of the job and results area

• To create and manage assigned customer format specifications, and all other related customer documentation and artwork throughout the product lifecycle
• To be the first point of call to handle customer spec related queries should they arise.
• To ensure all data generated is accurate, fully compliant with customer policies and on time in order for successful launches
• To be in a position to travel to customers’ sites in support of the commercial and/or quality team as needed.
• To challenge and push back issues and queries when facts are not transparent or appear to be incorrect.
• To ensure that there is Quality, NPD and operational approval throughout the artwork approval process.
• To ensure a “Right first time” approach to the specification writing process is followed
• To utilise various data (e.g. nutritional results, micro etc.) sources to ensure accuracy and consistency of data
• To ensure internal data base (SAP) is maintained at all times

Key performance indicators

• _{Timely delivery of customer documentation requests as per customer requirements and internal SLA’s}
• _{On time implementation of any required legal or regulatory changes}
• _{Full alignment between customer documentation and SAP RM (CSM source of data)}
• _{Efficient and effective management of specifications, artworks and customer portals}

Knowledge, expierience and skills

• Experience of Food Specification generation for major retail customers, including online portals – including applicable formal training and qualifications
• Experience of Recipe Management Systems (SAP).
• Working experience of EU food labelling legislation.
• Ability to maintain and develop excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage expectations and build consensus with both internal and external stakeholders.
• English speaking with very good communication skills internal departments / teams & external suppliers, auditors, trainers & customers 
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail!
• A second EU language desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of SAP desirable.
• Bakery product experience desirable