Vickerstock are delighted to be recruitment partners with our Food Manufacturing client who believe passion & enthusiasm is the key to success on the appointment of Lead Specification Technologist for their Newry based site.
They are dedicated to being the leading food-to-go manufacturer in the UK and Ireland producing a range of chilled, hot, frozen and bakery products.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the successful candidate will provide skilled technical support by writing, approving and maintaining accurate finished product specifications within required timeframes.
What your typical day will look like: Managing a small team of Food Technologists.
Completing specifications ensuring data provided is accurate Calculating and generating ingredient declarations (also within customer formats) Ensuring all data/claims linked with product claims can be supported Legal Pack copy generation of technical information.
Ensuring information is correct and in line with customer technical policies.
Artwork approval.
Working with the relevant stakeholders (print team/customer/internal and external commercial teams) Ensure master data sheets are kept updated To consider and respond to customer queries regarding specifications when they arise To keep up to date with customer and legal requirements Present product specifications to customers as required during visits/audits Work closely with other functions, particularly product development and raw material supply chain teams to ensues collaboration on timescales What you will need to succeed: Food Related Qualification Experience within a similar role Good working knowledge of retailer specification portals Competent in Microsoft packages-Word, Excel, Share Point Have as strong understanding of food compliance and food labelling legislation and its practical implementation Able to demonstrate experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with customers Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment; comfortable managing multiple tasks and delivering results against strict deadlines.
Certification/training in food labelling would be desirable.
Get in touch: Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).
If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.
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Skills: technical specifications food