Food Technologist: Stores Western Cape
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
- Brand integrity, quality and product safety
- Quality monitoring and reporting
- Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
- Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
- Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life
- Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality, safe products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards
- Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately
- Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance
- Developing and managing the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
- Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration
Minimum requirements
· BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 3-5 years’ experience
· Understanding of high/low risk processing including baking
· Knowledge of technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain)
· Proven track record of relevant industry experience / knowledge across a wide range of product
· Technical product knowledge (including characteristics, raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)
· Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
· Ability to multitask and be agile
· Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with supplier base
· Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
· Outstanding and effective communication skills
· Quality / high standard mindset
· Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
· Apply food legislation requirements in the category
· Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
· Developed sensory skills
· Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
· Strategic development and planning skills
· Project Management Skills
· Networking and influencing skills
· Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
· Pro-active, innovative and entrepreneurial
· Ability to work productively in a stressful environment
· Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
· Valid driving licence essential
