Specifications Technologist

Role Purpose
Taking responsibility for the technical integrity and legal obligations of the food supply aspects of the operation and driving continuous improvement.
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• To keep the quality manual and other food safety documents including HACCP up to date and to ensure the company meets with all current food legislation.
• To support the successful completion of customer and third-party audits and visits.
• To ensure that suppliers meet with the company’s quality requirements.
  
  • To maintain the company’s product & packaging specifications and labelling systems.
  • To gather, calculate and submit data for the company’s obligations under packaging waste regulations and EPR.
  • To complete customer line forms, questionnaires and specification requests.
  • To set up and maintain data in the company’s ERP system(s).
  • To undertake GMP audits according to agreed audit schedule, distribute the results and ensure the closure of actions raised.
  • To lead and/or participate in root cause investigation when incidents or trends appear.
  • To participate in the investigation of complaints, food safety close calls and trends ensuring effective preventive measures are put in place.
  • To train relevant quality management procedures and personnel linked to food safety and supporting a quality culture as appropriate.
  • Challenge hygiene practices and standards with the aim of reducing food safety incidences.
  • To effectively manage allocated continuous improvement projects.
  • To proactively support initiatives to improve product safety, quality and culture.
  • To support and develop the Technical department in conjunction with line manager.

Key Requirements

• • Ideally you will have worked in a technical and quality role within the food sector for at least 2 years.
  • The desirable candidate will have a degree in Food Science or a related subject.
  • A good understanding of production processes, raw materials, allergens and finished products.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Organised, methodical, with excellent administrative and strong communication skills.
  • Good relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • An understanding of the principles of GMP and Global Food Safety Initiatives.

Personal Skills

• An excellent multi-tasker, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and who thrives in a fast paced role and environment.
• Detail oriented, with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.
• You will be motivated, bright and willing to take on new challenges.
• Have a "can do" attitude and be solution focused.
• Enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
• Be proactive, motivated and a self-starter seeing projects through from start to finish.
• Keeping up-to-date with food legislative changes.