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Senior Specification Manager - Baby Food
Location: Alcantarilla, ES
Date: Oct 28, 2025
At Hero, we value our people as the core of our success. As a global leader in natural and healthy food products, we foster an open, innovative work environment where employees are encouraged to make a real impact. Our values - Create Wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish Others, and Take Responsibility - reflect our commitment to nurturing talent and promoting a collaborative, inclusive culture. Joining Hero means becoming part of a mission-driven company that prioritizes sustainability, quality, and the well-being of both its employees and consumers.
You will lead the Specification Management function for the R&D hub in Spain, ensuring the efficient creation, harmonization, and maintenance of product and raw material specifications across the Hero Group. You will drive collaboration across functions, ensure compliance with food regulations (especially Baby Food), and lead a skilled team of specification experts.
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 optimize 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 prioritization abilities
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and process optimization
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
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
By the way, just be yourself during the application process, as this helps us see if we are a good fit. We embrace diversity and welcome all applicants: Regardless of where you come from, how old you are, which gender you identify with, what you believe in, and who you love.
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