SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST: FOODSERVICES
Listing reference: woolw_000440
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 October 2022
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
A dynamic team player is required to join our Food Services Team, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability and innovation.
Job description
- Support the development of a customer-focused technical strategy to support the WW Foods Strategy.
- To lead and support the Food Services Team with the implementation of the operating plan.
- Brand integrity, product safety and risk mitigation
- Collaborate with Product Development Teams in key categories to expand product selection and range
- Ensure delivery of technically and commercially viable range of products that meets the needs of the Woolworths' customer
- Operational excellence through the development of the technical guidelines, policies, and standards
- Communicate all technical objectives and priorities to respective teams and key stakeholders
- Manage Customer queries related to food safety and quality to maintain the Woolworths brand integrity.
- Ensure all supplier audits are completed on time and ensure adherence to technical policies and standards
- Support development of sustainable, competent supplier base in line with Woolworths requirements.
- Ensure supplier base can deliver to the required quality and innovation standards
- Set the quality standards for technical development in Foods, through local and international benchmarking and ensure that product ranges are continuously improved and upgraded
- Strategic alliance with Product Development to continuously deliver higher standards and drive joint product innovation strategy
- Ensure that all packaging meet the required technical requirements, sustainability requirements and are aligned to WW Policies
- Support the implementation of effective Food Safety & Quality protocols to ensure compliance to product specifications, Woolworths' policies, Brand Integrity Plan and guidelines, industry standards and regulations
- Verification of compliance through monitoring and evaluation processes including; testing, audits and reviews
- Liaise with suppliers and food technologists within the WW Foods Group to leverage knowledge and support related to product, process and technological information
- Understand and ensure adherence to Woolworths' Technical requirements and Good Business Journey (GBJ) across all products
- Assess, communicate, and provide possible solutions to mitigate risk related to Food Safety & Quality across the supply chain for all products.
Minimum requirements
- Food Science or Food Technologist degree
- Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in Food product development, quality and innovation experience
- Proven track record of relevant industry experience / knowledge across a wide range of products, restaurant/QSR experience preferred.
- Technical product knowledge (including characteristics, raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)
- Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
- Well-versed in relevant legislation ability to play an influencing role.
- Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
- Effective analytical and problem-solving ability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong focus on quality and attention to detail
- Good time management and ability to manage multiple requests/tasks
- Planning and organisational ability
- Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
- Developed sensory skills
- Business acumen, judgment, and problem-solving ability
- Strategic development and planning skills
- Project management skills
- Strong customer focus
- Strong Leadership skills
