Exciting, hands-on role for an experienced Specifications Technologist who wishes to develop their career within a dynamic, forward looking, fast growing organic food brand. We are looking for a candidate with strong attention to detail, a process improvement mindset with experience in technical systems and standards within the food industry. Role Info: Specifications Technologist Head Office in Bray, Co. Wicklow Full Time / Permanent Competitive salary, depending on experience and qualification level The Opportunity: An opportunity to join a dynamic Irish SME that is going through a period of growth. Our brand serves retail customers across Ireland, the UK and other international markets. We have ambitious plans to expand our existing markets, as well as opportunities for exciting new markets. It’s an exciting time to join a successful team and be part of a successful Irish brand. About Us: Bunalun Organic has been at the forefront of healthy eating for more than twenty years. As Ireland’s leading organic food brand since 1999, we set about creating a broad range of 100% organic food products across a wide range of everyday grocery items on the basis of both quality and affordability. We select only the finest organic food grown sustainably to protect the land and environment. We are dedicated to ensuring the happiness of our customers and employees. Our core principles focus on food production with an emphasis on quality, taste, environmental impact, and the regeneration of our planet’s resources. About You: The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Innovation & Technical and work closely with the NPD team. This role requires strong managerial and organisational skills and a sharp focus on attention to detail. This role will have a broad remit and will involve developing close working relationships across all areas of the business. Your key responsibilities will be: Organise resources to achieve the day-to-day delivery of factory trials and projects. Assist in the monitoring and benchmarking of product quality of new and existing product. Support the process of creating and delivering customer NPD samples & mock-ups. Organise & deliver nutritional, organoleptic, micro and cooking analysis samples. Organise factory trials and help write up factory trial reports. Generate accurate recipes and QAS type documents. Co-coordinate all information for new product specifications and transfer data into specific customer formats. Sign off packaging, including checking artwork against specification through several stages. Produce and amend internal factory specifications for each new product or update changes to existing product specifications. Manage customer specification web systems. Review & update customer specifications within required timelines. Review new product shelf lives from the laboratory and new suppliers and convert them to product specifications. Any other duties as required by management. So, we’d like you to have: Third-level degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Business, or relevant courses. Excellent project management skills, communication and influencing skills. 2 years of hands-on experience in the FMCG sector/food manufacturing/retailer environment in a transferable role such as Development/Project Management/ Technical. The ability to work individually, as well as part of a large, cross-functional team. Functional hands-on experience in Supplier and product selection, product quality optimisation, supplier negotiation, and project management and planning. Computerised specification systems. Legislation, legal labels, product specifications, and product and packaging cost modelling. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong focus on processes, systems and controls. Strong interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills. Goal orientation with a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines. Creative problem-solving ability. Excellent Microsoft Excel and IT skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Fully fluent written and spoken English. What we can offer you: Competitive remuneration package. Casual and friendly working environment. On-site parking. Remote/Hybrid after 6 months. National Organic 160 Products Ltd is an equal opportunities employer who are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We love to celebrate and encourage our colleagues to be their true selves. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Benefits: On-site parking. Schedule: Monday to Friday. Ability to commute/relocate: Bray, CO. Wicklow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred). Experience: Food industry: 1 year (preferred). Work authorisation: Ireland (preferred). Location: Bray, CO. Wicklow (preferred). Work Location: In person. Reference ID: SF1012 Expected start date: 13/01/2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
