Specification Management
Create, review and maintain finished product specifications on retailer and customer specification systems. Ensure all specification information is accurate, legally compliant and submitted within agreed project timelines. Maintain internal specification databases and document control systems. Review finished product specifications in accordance with BRCGS and customer requirements.
Technical Compliance
Validate ingredient declarations, allergen information, nutritional data, country of origin, shelf life, storage instructions and process-related information. Ensure compliance with UK food legislation, retailer codes of practice and customer requirements.
Support audits and provide specification-related documentation when required.
Artwork Approval
- Coordinate artwork approval through the business.
Verify artwork against approved specifications and legal labelling requirements.
- Collate stakeholder feedback and communicate revisions to artwork suppliers.
- Approve pack copy and outer case labels to ensure compliance.
Cross-Functional Support
- Work closely with Technical, NPD, Procurement and Packaging teams to gather and validate product information.
- Support product launches by ensuring specification and artwork milestones are achieved.
- Attend project meetings and provide progress updates on specification completion.
Continuous Improvement
- Monitor legislative, retailer and industry developments impacting product specifications and labelling.
- Identify opportunities to improve specification processes, systems and compliance controls.
- Share relevant regulatory updates with the wider business.
