Senior Specification Manager - Baby Food
Location: Alcantarilla, ES
Join Hero as a Senior Specification Manager in the Baby Food category. As a integral leader in natural and healthy food products, we value creativity, innovation and sustainability. This role leads the Specification Management function in the R&D; hub in Spain, ensuring the efficient creation, harmonisation and maintenance of product and raw material specifications across the Hero Group.
This Is What You Can Expect
- Lead and develop the Specification Management team in Spain, setting clear goals and fostering growth
- Oversee all specification processes for the category Baby Toddler Food and related categories
- Ensure specifications meet quality, regulatory, and sustainability standards
- Manage specification data, documentation, and digital tools
- Support artwork, labeling, and claims in collaboration with marketing and regulatory teams
- Partner closely with Quality, R&D;, Supply Chain and Marketing
- Contribute to global alignment of specification systems and processes
- Support innovation and renovation projects with complete and compliant specifications
- Manage the Specification Management budget and optimise resources
This is what you need to be successful in this role
- Deep knowledge of European food regulations, ideally in Baby Food
- Strong leadership and people development skills
- Excellent project management, planning and prioritisation abilities
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and process optimisation
- Effective cross‑functional collaboration and communication skills
- Comfort working in fast‑paced, international environments
- Fluent in English and Spanish
This Is What We Offer
- At our company, people come first: You are important.
- We are purpose‑driven and committed to quality, nutrition and sustainability.
- You will be able to shape the Specification Management strategy across the Hero Group globally.
- A collaborative, international R&D; environment with growth opportunities.
- Attractive compensation and benefits.
Good Reasons to Work for Hero
- A challenging, varied job with a lot of creative freedom in a successful company.
- A modern workplace and an international team.
- Flexible working hours and high independence within your area of responsibility.
- Competitive employment and working conditions.
We embrace diversity and welcome all applicants. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value the unique perspectives that employees bring, regardless of age, gender, background or beliefs.
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