Sr. Specifications Coordinator

Date: Aug 24, 2024

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21804

Req ID: 73393

Job Function: Food Safety/Quality Assurance

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

The Sr. Specifications Coordinator will train and assist specification coordinator(s) on SAP, Optiva, Product Specifications and related documents. Establish and maintain data to the material master in SAP for new and existing products. Establish and maintain specifications and related documents for new and existing products.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide training and assistance to Specification Coordinator(s) on SAP, Optiva, Product Specifications and related documents.
Provide guidance and supervision in the absence of Specifications Supervisor.
Make decisions on product requirements when conflicts arise and Specification Coordinator(s) cannot resolve.
Establish and maintain product information in the material master of SAP.
In accordance with our QIP, ensure all products have written requirements. Establish and maintain specifications (written requirements) and related documents for products as needed.
Gather information for revisions and new specifications, initiate approval process, and publish specifications in a timely and organized manner.
Update Specification system on Perdue Intranet with new and revised specifications.
Ensure that all products are set up in the Optiva specification system.
Maintain specification master files with current formulations, previous revisions, and all correspondence related to the product so as to establish an archive of product information.
Maintain specification data bases as changes and additions occur. Establish and maintain information in product code master list.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma, College degree (BS/BA) preferred.

Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

3+ years experience in a related field
Strong communication, organization, math, reading and writing skills
Computer literate, proficient in Optiva and SAP
Familiar with Outlook/Word/Excel applications

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.

May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.

Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. May need to climb ladders.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.