Product Specification Technologist

Product Specification Technologist in Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham (NG31), NG31 8HX | Pilgrim’s Europe Search Search Product Specification Technologist Pilgrim’s Europe View Profile Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham (NG31), NG31 8HX Not Assigned Published: 2 days ago Product Specification Technologist Pilgrim’s Europe Specification Technologist Location: Windmill Lane/Carrickmacross/Grantham/Craigavon/Dungannon Reports to : Product Specifications Lead To provide skilled technical support by writing, approving and maintaining accurate finished product specifications within the required timeframes, ensuring information contained is consistent with the source data (e.g. raw material data, factory recipes/specs, etc) and compliant with customer requirements, relevant legislation and group policy. To ensure the timely creation and approval of accurate, right first time product pack copies and artwork in accordance with customer requirements, relevant legislation and group policy. Responsibilities: Approve and maintain finished product specifications for all finished products supplied. This will include: Completing specifications in accordance with customer protocols ensuring data provided is accurate, valid, and compliant with customer requirements, relevant legislation and group polic Calculating and generating ingredient declarations in required customer forma Estimating meat content by both theoretical methods (QUID) and using laboratory analyses. Ensure that all data and/or claims that are linked with product specifications can be supported and are validated against customer requirements, legislation, group policy or third-party protocols (e.g. RSPO logo approval, Vegan Society etc.). Receive, evaluate and action as appropriate requests to amend/update specifications ensuring effective communication with all relevant stakeholders. Legal pack copy generation of technical information required for product packaging (Primary and Secondary) ensuring compliance with customer requirements and relevant legislation. To upload approved cutter profiles onto customer portals. Artwork Approval (covering primary and secondary packaging) Working with all relevant stakeholders (e.g. design houses, customers, internal and external commercial teams, printers etc.) to ensure packaging artwork designs are compliant with legal / customer technical requirements. To ensure that Recipe Professor is updated with analytical nutrition data that matches artwork. To ensure all relevant supporting documentation has been completed to the required standard and is linked to the appropriate specification. This may include, but is not limited to cooking or reheat validations, nutrition results, QAS/QCCP documents, salt exceptions and certificates. To keep up to date with customer and legal requirements and ensure all customer portals are maintained. To consider and respond to customer queries regarding specifications as and when they arise Present product specifications to customers as required during visits/audits and implement corrective actions where required. Provide guidance and support to other departments as required to support understanding and awareness of specific customer requirements. Work closely with other functions, particularly product development and raw materials supply chain teams, to ensure collaboration on timescales. Keep up to date with process changes in factories where they could impact specifications Essential Criteria: Food related qualification or experience in a similar role Computer literate – familiar with Excel & Word, comfortable using computer systems. Good communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Excellent attention to detail Able to work to strict deadlines. Uses initiative, self-motivated and assertive. Desirable Criteria: Experience of writing product specifications or working in a regulatory or factory technical team Working knowledge of food legislation Good knowledge of customer requirements Working knowledge of customer specification systems Able to demonstrate experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with customers. In Short Industry Consumer Goods & FMCG Founded 2023 Location Uxbridge Company size 5000+ About Us At Pilgrim’s Europe, we are united by our collective vision: to be the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members, fueling growth for our customers and partners and leading the way on sustainability. We work with 17,000+ of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Pilgrim’s Europe builds on the existing unity of our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses. Together, through our unrivalled capabilities, skills and services, we can drive greater synergies and deliver long-term sustainable growth. We combine industry leading fresh pork, lamb and chicken with some of the best-known and most popular brands. Our portfolio includes authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. As Pilgrim’s Europe we can provide even greater opportunities for our colleagues, suppliers, customers and consumers, building on our rich heritage and strong foundations to ensure a successful future. 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