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Job Title: Specifications Technologist

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Up to £33k

Collaborate with Technical and NPD teams to create and maintain branded and own-label product specifications, ensuring compliance with legal and customer requirements. Manage customer specifications and artwork generation, delivering all outputs accurately and on time.

Key Accountabilities:

* Liaise with suppliers and customers to create and update product specifications.

* Manage specifications on online portals, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

* Regularly review and maintain customer specification portals.

* Ensure accurate vegan society registration and associated documentation.

* Prepare pack copy specifications for new product launches and redesigns, adhering to critical paths.

* Review and approve artwork to meet deadlines.

* Create and maintain QAS and processing specifications.

* Conduct internal audits and assist in raw material specification maintenance.

* Support external and third-party audits by presenting relevant information.

Performance Measures:

* Meet critical path deadlines for product launches.

* Ensure accurate and timely specification submissions.

* Achieve “Right First Time” artwork approval.

Attributes:

* Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.

* Exceptional attention to detail.

* Ability to work independently, prioritising tasks to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications:

* HND or higher in Food Science/Technology or equivalent industry experience.

* Proficient in retailer web-based specification systems.

* Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, and Teams.

* HACCP Level 2 certification.

Special Requirements:

* Some local travel may be required; own transport is advantageous.

* Occasional travel to customer sites for consistency or benchmarking sessions.

For more information about this vacancy please apply today