Specifications Technologist, Harwich, Essex

Established in the 1980's, Surya, part of Flying Trade Group is a rapidly expanding family owned business with a £168 million annual turnover and 1458 strong employee base. With our flagship Laila brand, 17 quality grains, 200k tones milling capacity and BRC AA grade facility, we are a major Global Foods supplier in the Asian, Oriental, European and Afro-Caribbean sectors. Expanding fast into mainstream FMCG territory.

Surya Foods is expanding its Technical team and is looking for experience Food Quality Managers / Heads.

• Salary - from £24,000 per annum (DOE)
• Hours- 8am-5pm
• Days- Monday to Friday (Flexibility required as per the business needs)

Due to expanding our current Technical function, we are seeking an experienced Specifications Technologist to join our busy manufacturing site in Harwich, Essex. The role will report to our Group Head of Technical with a dotted line into our NPD & Projects Manager.

Duties:

• Create and maintain accurate product specifications, including ingredient lists, nutritional information, allergen declarations, and cooking instructions.
• Ensure that all specifications comply with relevant food regulations, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Review and sign-off of all Raw Ingredient Specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality control, and production, to gather necessary information and resolve specification-related issues.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of product specifications to accommodate changes in ingredients, recipes, and processes.
• Final label sign-offs for new products
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain accurate and up-to-date information on raw materials and ingredients.
• Assist in the development of labelling and packaging materials to meet legal requirements and customer expectations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the food industry is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of food labelling regulations and food safety standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using specification management software is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment.

Personal Profile:

• Experience of online retailer specification portals
• Proven artwork experience (nutritional , ingredient declarations etc)
• A food related degree ideally or equivalent qualification
• Strong communication skills for dealing with suppliers and customers
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Strong understanding of the food manufacturing industry

If you have the necessary skills and experience we would love you to apply.