Food /Specification Technologist (Part-Time)
hace 1 día
New Town
Who we are: Lightbody Ventures Ltd (LBV) is a highly entrepreneurial business that excels in the field of brand licensing. Founded in 2009, with a team of professionals that collectively hold over 150 years’ experience in the food industry, LBV work with iconic, global brands including Vimto, Squishmallows and Baileys. LBV operate via a global footprint of manufacturing partners – allowing flexibility to the product development process and customer solution. About the Role: You will be responsible for managing product specifications, ensuring compliance with technical, legal, and customer requirements, while also assisting with New Product Development (NPD) as needed. Key Responsibilities: • Manage product specifications to ensure compliance with all legal, technical, and customer requirements, following UK legislation and brand partner guidelines., • Conduct technical artwork and back-of-pack checks to ensure all information meets regulatory standards., • Verify product specifications for accuracy and ensure all technical details are correctly completed and compliant., • Monitor the quality of incoming goods and ensure supplier specifications align with company standards., • Lead investigations and manage customer complaints from a technical standpoint, ensuring swift and accurate resolutions., • Maintain up-to-date technical records and accreditations for all suppliers, ensuring the business meets quality assurance standards., • Provide technical support to NPD projects, assisting in product launches and ensuring technical requirements are met. Key Duties: • Manage supplier approvals via online brand platforms., • Maintain up-to-date BRC, HACCP, and audit certifications for all suppliers., • Ensure all product specifications meet legal, technical, and customer requirements, adhering to UK legislation and brand partner guidelines., • Conduct technical artwork and back-of-pack (BOP) checks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards., • Verify and adjust supplier specifications for accuracy and suitability for the UK market., • Monitor the quality of incoming goods, ensuring compliance with supplier specifications and company standards., • Lead investigations into customer complaints, providing technical resolutions promptly., • Track production quality for branded products, review test results from each production run, our manufacturing partners and complete QAS (Quality Attribute Sheets) after initial production runs., • Organise and oversee nutritional analysis verification with laboratories for brand partners., • Conduct shelf-life testing for all branded products., • Perform competitive analysis, including market trends, competitor BOP declarations, and new product inspirations., • Ensure quality checks by obtaining and maintaining samples from each production batch sent to LBV for licensed brands., • Manage complaint resolutions from a technical perspective, ensuring continuous improvement. Key Skills: • Strong knowledge of UK food safety and regulatory requirements., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers., • Ability to interpret complex technical documents and ensure compliance with industry standards., • Problem-solving skills to manage technical challenges efficiently and effectively., • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in technical documentation., • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines., • Stay informed about new legislation and its impact on specifications and compliance. Experience Required: • Educated to a degree level in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, or a closely related discipline., • Experience working in a Quality Assurance (QA) or technical role within a food manufacturing environment—this may come from a university placement or a post-graduation role., • Proven experience with retailer specification systems and product approval processes is desirable., • In-depth technical understanding of UK specification writing, back-of-pack information, and artwork checks., • HACCP and Food Safety certificates are highly desirable. Salary & Benefits: • Part-Time hours of 16 - 20 hours per week with a salary range of £15,000 - £20,000 pa based on your experience and preferred part-time hours., • 25 days holidays + 9 bank holidays pro rata with part time hrs worked, • Generous pension scheme., • Hybrid working with 1 day per week in the office,, • Continuous learning and development supported.