Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

• To ensure that all products, packaging, labels and supporting documentation are accurate and compliant with current UK and EU legislation, legal requirements in the export markets served, and all customer standards.

• Provide timely and accurate Specifications and Safety Data Sheets as part of the Synergy NPI process

• Coordinate and provide timely and accurate technical information to customers both in Synergy and other customer-specified templates (including online systems e.g. Qadex/Hamilton Grant).

• Support the compliance and approval of appropriate Synergy products to 3rd party certification requirements (Organic/Halal/Kosher/Fair Trade)

• Completion of other appropriate tasks, as necessary, to support the Synergy Business

How You Will Contribute

• Ensure products, packaging, labels and supporting documentation meet UK, EU and relevant export market requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate product specifications, Safety Data Sheets and technical documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate technical information to customers using Synergy and customer-specific systems and templates.
• Support customer requests through online platforms such as Qadex and Hamilton Grant.
• Review and validate regulatory information, including ingredients, allergens, nutrition and product composition.
• Support product compliance with third-party certification requirements, including Organic, Halal, Kosher and Fair Trade.
• Review and approve new raw materials to ensure regulatory and technical compliance.
• Work directly with suppliers to obtain required technical and regulatory information.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date regulatory and specification data and ensure information is easily accessible.
• Support the Regulatory Manager with new product development and product launches.
• Help ensure regulatory requirements are met across Synergy UK and Ireland sites.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working within the Regulatory team.

Key Ingredients for Success

Essential

• Degree in Food Science, Science or a related subject.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage large amounts of information within tight deadlines.
• A proactive and creative approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.

Desirable

• Experience in a Specifications Technologist or similar technical role within the food ingredients industry.
• Experience within the flavour industry.
• Experience using internal or external specification systems and databases.
• Knowledge or experience of food regulatory and compliance requirements.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.