Packaging Specification Technologist and Data Analyst

Job Description

Company description:Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94%of British households.At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matterwho they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.Job description:Are you a graduate with an eye for detail or currently a specifications technologist needing a change of scene in a growing businessYour role will be to create fit for purpose packaging specifications (including the packaging section of Bought-In Finished Goods) that are the source data to ensure Premier Foods meets current and foreseeable regulatory requirements and business targetseg ESG, Plastics Tax, PRN/EPR, internal and external reporting. The role involves requesting, processing and reviewing packaging specifications from packaging suppliers via the Hamilton Grant based specification system and working with packaging developmentteams to approve specifications. Identify gaps in packaging data by linking datasets and modify specification templates to capture data. Ensure provision of specifications and identifying data gaps is conducted in a timely manner and to the correct “Gold”standard as well as ongoing maintenance to ensure source data are correct, accurate and to the agreed standardDo you offer....

• Degree - science, maths based
• GCSE/A levels pass as a minimum (Essential)
• Good organisational/Administration skills (Essential)
• Ability to manage and input data accurately and efficiently (Essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, literacy and numeracy
• IT competent - in particular, Excel, and use of data and databases, SAP.
• Ability to work without supervision and on own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and participate in and contribute to multiple projects

What youll be doing...

• Requesting, checking, processing and maintaining packaging and Bought In Finished Goods (packaging section) specifications held in the Hamilton Grant specification database as required in conjunction with internal teams and packaging suppliers
• Working with Packaging Development teams to approve final specifications.
• Identifying gaps in packaging data and modifying specification templates to capture data.
• Linking datasets to identify gaps in source data (specifications)
• Reporting on data held, gaps and how to fill gaps.
• Ensuring all necessary information on the packaging specification is completed thus enabling the generation of accurate packaging data related reports, finished product specifications and product labels which meet with all relevant legislation.
• Dealing directly with Premier Foods packaging suppliers as required.

What we offer you in return...

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday, with the option to purchase more
• Up to 7.5% pension
• Life assurance
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• Employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers

This is an exciting opportunity to join a category leading FTSE 250 business with the purpose of enriching lives through food.We offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday, with the option to purchase more
• Up to 7.5% pension
• Life assurance
• Wide range of online and in-house training
• Employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers

Keyskills :
Excellent attention to detailDegree - science maths based