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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Are you a food technologist or related professional with an interest in regulations and bakery products? Do you have the ambition to further develop your career within a growing international company? Then this is your chance!

Job Purpose and Overview

As a Specification Management Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our product specifications meet all legal, customer, and quality requirements during this growth phase. Your expertise helps maintain consistency and compliance, supporting departments such as R&D, QA, Customer Service, and Purchasing.

This is a hybrid position with offices in Groningen and Leeuwarden, offering flexibility to work both in the office and remotely.

What will you do as a Specification Management Specialist at Dawn Foods? 

• Act as the Regulatory Affairs representative in New Product Development (NPD) projects, advising on product compliance.
• Review and maintain raw material specifications, ensuring data and documentation comply with the latest legislation.
• Evaluate recipes, product specifications, and finished product labels to guarantee compliance with legal standards across different markets.
• Support Customer Service by providing product information, regulatory details, and assistance with customer questionnaires.
• Manage and maintain the product specification system.
• Support changes in raw materials, finished products, and labels to ensure smooth transitions.
• Conduct risk assessments for raw materials and contribute to internal and external audit preparations.

What Does It Take to be a Specification Management Specialist at Dawn Foods?  

You are detail-oriented, analytical, and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You navigate complex regulations with ease and communicate effectively across teams, making you a key link in our organization.

Furthermore, you recognize yourself in the following profile:

• A bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of food regulations, including EU directives, codes of conduct, and GFSI certification requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the food industry.
• Strong attention to detail and solid numerical skills.
• Digitally skilled with experience in web-based ICT systems.
• Proficient in English.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply now” 

Why should you apply?

At Dawn you’ll be part of an innovative company that recognizes and values your unique contributions and supports you in achieving your full potential. Our commitment to excellence extends to our employees, providing development opportunities to help you progress in your career. Our package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Pension Plan (2/3 of premium paid by Dawn)
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Laptop and phone
• Bicycle scheme

You’ll also be able to enjoy such benefits as:

• Hybrid Working; the opportunity to split your week between the office and home
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
• Volunteering program; spend a day volunteering in your local community
• Internal Recognition platform
• Access to over 10,000 courses on the Linkedin Learning platform
• Monthly wellness initiatives

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An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID: 37221