Specifications Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Specifications Manager

SITE: Chiswick

DEPARTMENT: Technical

REPORTS TO: Regulatory Affairs Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Specifications Manager job purpose will be able to generate, validate and approve finished product specifications for all customers and labelling as per EU/UK regulations by managing projects assigned and to provide technical/ regulatory support for customer enquiries.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

METRICS:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finished Product Specifications:

- To generate, validate and approve finished product specifications on Hamilton Grant, Retailer & food service portal, and other forms of specs for all customers.

- Thoroughly understand raw material specifications and labelling.

- Ensure all change controls are in place for specification updates and regularly communicate with stakeholders on spec changes in line with NPD, EPD projects.

- Participate in Finished Product Spec Audits conducted by external and internal auditors.

Artwork Approval:

- Generate, validate, and approve pack copies.

- Approve labelling to ensure it complies with the EU and UK standards.

- Work closely with Third party agencies to understand and approve EU (Non-English), Canada & USA labels.

Regulatory:

- To have thorough understanding of EU and UK regulations, understand regulations change impact on Mizkan categories by working closely with Regulatory Manager.

Project Management:

- Thoroughly understand critical path timelines and manage deadlines to achieve the outcome.

- Regularly participate in meetings with cross functional stakeholders (NPD, Supply Chain, Commercial/Sales, Technical, Marketing) to discuss project details, feedback on project status for own area.

Customer Enquiries:

- Work closely with customers to provide required information.

- Work closely with Mizkan customer service team & retail, food service team to provide required support on enquiries received.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelors in Food Science, Food Technology or related subjects

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS:

· Proactive, be able to challenge status quo and provide continuous improvement to process & procedures.

· Excellent organisational skills.

· Prioritise workloads.

· High attention to detail.

· Enthusiastic and good presentation skills.

· Analytical thinking

· Team player but able to work independently

· Thorough understanding of UK and EU regulatory standards.

· Be aware of current food trends.

· Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

· Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in Specifications & artwork approval role in the Food industry for at least 3-5 years. Ideally work experience on Hamilton Grant Specifications System but not mandatory.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Works closely with NPD, Technical, Quality, Marketing, Commercial Sales and Customer Service teams.

This role is based at Mizkan Chiswick Office with hybrid working option available. This role reports into Regulatory Manager.