Job Title: Food Specification Manager
Job Type:12 -Month fixed term contract
Location:West London, UK – Hybrid role – 3x a week on-site
Remuneration: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Reports To: Regulatory Affairs Manager
An exciting opportunity to join a top-tier food manufacturer renowned for its market-leading products and industry leadership. This role as a specification manager has become available for a 12-month fixed-term period.
The Specification Manager is responsible for generating, validating, and approving finished product specifications for all customers and ensuring compliance with EU/UK regulations. This role involves managing projects, providing technical and regulatory support for customer inquiries, and ensuring accurate labelling and artwork approval.
Key Responsibilities:
*Generate, validate, and approve finished product specifications on various platforms.
*Understand raw material specifications and labelling requirements.
*Manage change controls for specification updates and communicate with stakeholders.
*Participate in internal and external audits of finished product specifications.
*Generate, validate, and approve pack copies.
*Ensure labelling complies with EU and UK standards.
Regulatory:
*Maintain a thorough understanding of EU and UK regulations.
*Assess the impact of regulatory changes on the company’s product categories.
*Manage project timelines and deadlines.
Customer Enquiries:
*Provide technical support and information to customers.
*Work closely with customer service and retail/food service teams.
Requirements for this position:
*Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or a related field.
*Experience in the food and beverage industry is a MUST.
*Experience in specifications and artwork approval in the food industry (3-5 years preferred).
*Participated in Regulatory responsibilities.
*Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
*Strong analytical thinking and presentation skills.
*Team player with the ability to work independently.
*Thorough understanding of UK and EU regulatory standards.
Please note this role is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering the current specification manager while on maternity leave. This role does require an office presence of 2 to 3 days per week in the office in West London.
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