Specifications Technologist

at  Vibrant Foods

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office and relevant system knowledge (E)
• Experience with artwork approval, labelling and packaging management (E)
• Legal labelling knowledge and experience (E)
• Ability to write finished product and raw material specifications (E)
• Ability to influence others to adhere to the correct procedures (D)
• Ability to communicate and interpret written and numerical data. (E)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing site and be organised (E)
• Ability to identify and implement technical improvements. (E)
• Food Safety and Health and Safety trained. (E)
• Experience in food manufacturing processes (D)
• Quality Control experience (E)
• Understanding of product allergens (E)

• Responsible for artwork approval and keeping all brand trackers up to date.
• Ensuring information is accurate, legal, and compliant in line with the artwork details.
• Coordinate and ensure the team delivers technical service tasks such as the KPI reports, CC monthly presentation packs, supplier COA/COC, raw material MR & ETO certs or any ad hoc presentation requirements.
• Ensure customer and supplier complaints are dealt with effectively in a timely manner and information maintained for site performance trending.
• Managing supplier Approval information, in terms of SAQ’s to be completed, RM specification & FP specification with BRC require to be in date via the Qadex system.
• Completing customer specification for all retailers, understanding the various portals.
• Being able to generate and complete finished product specification.
• Manage the QMS to ensure it is kept live and relevant in line with BRC requirements & other accreditations. Grades need to be maintained or improved if necessary.
• Ensure all schedules are updated and being adhered to i.e Internal audit, traceability & testing requirements.
• Continually reviewing procedures, policies in line with any Non-conformance or issues raised as part of continuous improvement.
• Internal auditing of all prerequisites. Including pest control/glass and plastic, metal detection relevant in line with BRC V9.
• Quality Manual – updating and document control of all systems, procedures and policies.
• Ensuring all required information is received from suppliers in line with current legal or any alerts.
• Ensuring customers receive all required technical information including questionnaires, specifications and certificates of analysis.
• Monitoring complaints, close out of customer and suppliers and keeping complaints database up to date.
• Organizing vet visit for site to approval animal origin product certification such as Butter Ghee.
• Liaising with export sales team to ensure all EU legislation requirements are achieved so product can be released