Specification Technologist

Specifications Technologist

Are you able to effectively communicate customer requirements into clear specifications?

Can you manage multiple streams of working in a fast paced FMCG environment?

Do you have experience working cross functionally in a national sized company?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a Leading Branded Food Manufacturer on the search for a Specifications Technologist. This is a permanent role based in Midlothian.

As the Specifications Technologist you will be accountable for the accuracy of internal and customer specifications. This will encompass H&S, Food Safety, Food Legality, Food Quality, and Customer Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with NPD and other departments to create and maintain up to date, correct customer specifications
• Working closely with NPD and other departments to create and maintain up to date, clear internal specifications and associated work instructions, visual standards and records that match external/ customer specifications, where required
• Working with NPD to approve artwork
• Regularly review internal and external specifications and associated documents, updating as necessary
• Maintaining site Bartender label system, adding new labels and updating existing ones as needed
• Maintaining technical SAP inputs i.e. BOMs etc.
• Regularly check customer online systems and work with site technical team to respond to any specification requests, surveillance and alerts in a timely manner
• Provide cover for Quality Systems Administrator when required

What we are looking for:

• Communication skills, oral and written
• Good time management skills, able to organise and prioritise their workload effectively
• Team player
• Experience within the food industry is highly desirable
• Experience working within brand guidelines
• Very detail focused and diligent
• Remain calm under pressure
• Prior knowledge of SAP And Bartender would be a big plus

Salary on offer is up to £27k + benefits.

Please contact Jon McNeish today for further information