Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Specification Conformance Allergen Immunotherapy Process Control Auditing Standards Food Law Verification And Validation Environmental Risk Assessment Data Consistency Cross-Functional Collaboration Organizational Structure Stakeholder Communications

Other Skills

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Governance
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in high-risk food manufacturing.
Strong working knowledge of GFSI SQF standards, FSANZ Food Standards Code, and NSW Food Authority requirements.
Experience in specification management, artwork approval, labelling compliance, and claims validation.

Requirements:

Lead end-to-end specification management across finished products, raw materials, WIP and packaging, ensuring compliance with retailer platforms and requirements (Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Costco) and retailer systems (e.g., Coles QMS, Woolworths Supplier Hub).
Own artwork approval and labelling compliance aligned to FSANZ Food Standards Code; manage allergen risk using the VITAL framework as SME; drive accuracy, integrity and audit readiness of all specification and labelling data.
Partner cross-functionally with NPD, Procurement, QA and Commercial teams to ensure seamless product launches and updates; maintain specification registers, change control processes and governance frameworks.
Support audit readiness across SQF, retailer and regulatory audits.

Sourcefit DR

About Sourcefit DR

Sourcefit is focused on providing custom offshore solutions. We help companies large and small to lower costs and increase productivity by providing highly-skilled, highly-motivated staff who can match the performance of onshore staff at a fraction of the cost. At Sourcefit, we understand that successful outsourcing requires more than just great staff. We are committed to working closely with you every step of the way to understand your goals and seamlessly transfer your business culture and successful business processes to an offshore environment. At Sourcefit there is never any obligation until you're comfortable you've found the perfect fit for your business needs. We offer various levels of operational and project management depending on your needs. You supply the vision and we handle the rest: from recruiting and pre–screening of candidates, providing all necessary office support, equipment and infrastructure, as well as end to end HR management.Established by Andy Schachtel, an American entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in outsourcing both as a client and as a service provider, Sourcefit currently has over 1500 employees and is growing steadily. In light of this rapid growth, Sourcefit remains dedicated to preserving its entrepreneurial start-up spirit, actively nurturing innovation and agility in its operations, with branches in the Philippines, Armenia, the Dominican Republic, and South Africa. Above all, Sourcefit endeavors to make sure that each of our clients feel that they have our undivided attention and provide them with customized solutions that fit their business.Contact us today for a free consultation.Visit sourcefit.com to find out how our services can help you grow your business.For information and updates on outsourcing, offshoring, productivity and cost-effective business solutions, visit Sourcefit's official channels:http://www.sourcefit.comFacebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Tiktok: @SourcefitPH

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

Position Summary

The Specification Technologist is responsible for preparing, maintaining, updating, and publishing of finished product specifications for all products within the organization. This role ensures all specifications, artwork, and labelling comply with retailer, regulatory, and standards.

Job Details

Work Setup: Work from Home
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4: 00 AM – 1:00 PM, or 5:30 AM - 2:30 AM Manila time (To be Finalized)
Holiday Schedule: Follows Australian Holidays

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end specification management across finished products, raw materials, WIP and packaging.
Ensure full compliance with retailer platforms and requirements including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Costco.
Maintain and manage specifications within retailer systems (e.g. Coles Quality Management System, Woolworths Supplier Hub).
Own artwork approval and labelling compliance aligned to FSANZ Food Standards Code.
Manage allergen risk using VITAL framework – acting as a subject matter expert and super user.
Drive accuracy, integrity and audit readiness of all specification and labelling data.
Partner cross-functionally with NPD, Procurement, QA and Commercial teams to ensure seamless product launches and updates.
Maintain specification registers, change control processes and governance frameworks.
Support audit readiness across SQF, retailer and regulatory audits.

Key Qualifications

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in high-risk food manufacturing.
Strong working knowledge of:

GFSI & SQF standards
FSANZ Food Standards Code
NSW Food Authority requirements

Proven experience in specification management, artwork approval, labelling compliance, and claims validation.
Strong expertise in allergen management and VITAL.
Strong understanding of microbiological and chemical risk in high-risk foods.
Experience working with retailer specification systems and platforms.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
High attention to detail, organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multifunctional teams.