Specification Technologist Work from home / Hybrid role FMCG Sector Leicester based perm role Salary Negotiable Mon-Friday 8:30 - 17:00 

Key responsibilities:

 â€¢ Managing, completing and maintaining branded and own label product specifications for major retail customers using their web-based systems. 

• Co-managing the artwork process, ensuring that the information on the packaging is correct and meets customers codes of practice and legal requirements. 

• Checking raw material specifications for compliance with Customer’s Codes of Practice

ʉۢ Working with the Process Development Manager and the wider business on the formulation of Critical paths and ensuring these are adhered to.

 â€¢ Attending customer pre-artwork meetings 

• Supporting the product substitution process – advising the business and what substitutions can and cannot be allowed and providing the detail surrounding this. Skills, experience and qualifications:

ʉۢ Ideally a degree qualified or equivalent, in a relevant discipline

ʉۢ At least one year's experience within a related technical role

ʉۢ Experience in working within a manufacturing process development role, preferably within chilled food

 â€¢ Excellent understanding of food manufacturing processes and development from concept approval through to launch 

• Must have experience of working closely with individuals external to the business e.g. suppliers and customers

 â€¢ Ability to demonstrate on going personal development, and evidence of ensuring that they remain up to date with all advances within their field 

• Strong communication skills 

• Able to deal with employees at all levels within the organisation -

 â€¢ Excellent knowledge of MS Office – Word / Excel / PowerPoint 

• Web based specification experience 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including both written and verbal communication

 â€¢ Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects to a successful conclusion before the deadline set. 

• Ability to work flexibly within a 24/7 manufacturing operation and to allow completion of projects to set deadlines. Mach is a recruitment agency working on this role for a hiring business