Specifications Technologist

About the Company

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

Role Definition

Reporting to the Technical Manager, assisting with the management and maintenance of specifications including retailer web-based specification System, individual product specifications and online specifications.

To manage raw material specifications for both Supplier / ABP format

Conducting and management of food safety risk assessments

Management and continual improvement of packaging and raw material supplier database and records

Improvement of packaging and raw material supplier database and records

Document control responsibilities for food safety and quality management systems and HACCP manuals

Assist in the preparation for BRC and other third party audits

Support / Cover of other members of the Technical team when required to do so

Co-coordinating with the Technical Development Manager and NPD manager in preparation of launch documents and development packs from concept through to launch

Coordination of the NPD Manager, Compliance and Technical administrator in preparation of launch documents, specifications, food safety and quality management systems documents

Management of allergens on site in line with food safety and customer policy

Support with the critical path for the FIND process

Support approvals for all label delivers for new and reprints

Coordinating with the NPD Manager the timely design and sign off of artwork

Management of product history files electronic and paper copies

Attend appropriate meetings as required to deputise

To participate in training, in accordance with your personal training plan

Person specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a background involving technical and raw material specifications within a food manufacturing environment