Specifications & Artwork Technologist - Food - Lancashire

Excellent opportunity to join a global food manufacturing business.

40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

3 month contract to start with opportunity to go permanent

My client is looking for a Specifications and Artwork Technologist to support the technical team on site to ensure all specifications and artwork projects are completed accurately and on time. The job holder will also take on responsibility, when required, to manage projects with Management supervision and direction as needed, and to cover the Technical/NPD Manager in times of absence.

Reports into the Technical Manager.

Responsibilities

Manage with the support of the Technical Manager, Specifications and Artwork processes for all retail/foodservice customers.
Monitor and maintain customer KPI records for all customers and provide reports for both the group and site on a regular weekly and monthly basis to ensure all key personnel are kept up to date with key performance trends.
Liaise with the groups customer service departments to collect customer complaint information to ensure thorough investigations can be undertaken as necessary.
Understand and support with delivery of launch critical paths.
Support with technical administration as required.
Maintain database of raw material and packaging specs and assist with supplier approval documentation as required.
Attend internal sampling/benchmarking sessions as required.
Attend customer/spec review meetings as required.
Maintain product portfolios and label books as required.
Organise chemical analysis submissions with accurate forms as required.
Deputise when other team members/manager is on holiday.

To Apply you must have
High level of written and spoken English
Experience of writing technical specifications in a food manufacturing business
Understanding of chemistry and microbiology and food processing
Previous experience dealing with food / UK retailers
IT proficiency
Understanding of retailer food product specification systems
Ability to work under own initiative as well as in a team
Working under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and speed

Desirable
Degree in Food Science

REF: NCM46319