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Assessing, processing, and managing product specifications, recipes, and supplier information.
We are looking for a
Specification Management Employee
(Full-time 37.5 hours) - Temporary position (1 year)
As Specification Management Officer at Verstegen, you ensure that all information about our products is accurate. From ingredients and allergens to labels and product specifications, you ensure that everything is complete and correct and complies with current laws and regulations.
You are curious, analytical, and enjoy researching complex issues. You assess supplier information, translate changes in legislation into practice, and answer substantive questions from customers and colleagues.
In this way, you play an important role in the quality and reliability of our products and grow into a specialist within the food industry.
About the team:
You will join the Specification Management team, which is part of Food Safety & Quality (FSQ). Together, you will ensure that all Verstegen product information is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
You will work closely with colleagues from Product Development, Purchasing, Production and Sales, as well as with suppliers and customers. Within the team, you will share a lot of knowledge and will have ample opportunity to develop into a specialist in product specifications, labelling and legislation.
After your induction period, hybrid working is possible. During the initial period, we expect you to be primarily in the office so that you can get to know the organisation, processes and colleagues well.
What are you going to do?
As a Specification Management Officer, you ensure that product specifications and product information are complete, correct, and up-to-date. You are responsible for collecting, assessing, and processing the information required to bring our products to market safely and in accordance with applicable legislation. Your main tasks include:
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Checking that labels, product specifications, and product information comply with current laws and regulations.
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Answering substantive questions from customers and colleagues about ingredients, allergens, labeling, and product compositions.
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Retrieving, assessing, and processing information from suppliers and other external parties.
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Identifying risks and deviations and coordinating these with the relevant internal stakeholders.
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Translating changes in laws and regulations into accurate product information and internal processes.
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Contributing ideas for improvements in specification management and the quality of our information provision.
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Collaborating with various departments to ensure all product information remains complete, reliable, and up-to-date.
You are:
You enjoy investigating matters. You are analytical, work accurately, and don't take things at face value. You like to figure out the exact details of something and can well substantiate your conclusions. You dare to take a stand but also think along in practical solutions.
You are curious about the food industry and want to develop into a specialist in product specifications, labeling, and legislation.
Furthermore, we ask for:
● MBO+ or HBO (vocational or higher professional education) level of thinking and working in the direction of Food Technology, Food, HLO, or similar, or relevant work experience within the food industry.
● Are you an HBO starter? We cordially invite you to apply.
● Do you have an MBO degree? Then you preferably already have some relevant work experience in food, quality, or specification management.
● Affinity with laws and regulations within the food industry.
● You work accurately, structured, and have an eye for detail.
● You enjoy analyzing complex issues and finding solutions independently.
● Good command of the Dutch and English languages.
What do you get from us?
At Verstegen, you get the opportunity to develop into a specialist in a field that is constantly evolving. You will join an environment where quality is paramount and where you will work daily with colleagues from different disciplines. In addition, we offer:
● A gross monthly salary of up to €4,853 based on full-time employment and depending on experience.
● 8.33% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus.
● 26 vacation days and the possibility to purchase additional vacation days.
● A good pension scheme and travel allowance.
● The possibility to work partially from home after your induction period.
● Ample room for personal development and professional training.
● Working for an A-brand where quality and food safety are central every day.
● Discount on the entire Verstegen product range.
● A bicycle plan and company fitness
