Job title : Technical Developer
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 17, 2024
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Job Objectives
- Develop products within the designated sub-category, from concept to launch.
- Collaborate closely with the QA and compliance teams to maintain product quality throughout its life cycle and ensure legal compliance.
- Work closely with the packaging team to ensure sustainable packaging development, product functionality, and food safety.
- Manage the development process from inception to launch, including reference sampling purchases, panel tastings, data capture, analysis, and reporting.
- Source and evaluate raw materials for functionality.
- Develop product formulations.
- Determine formulation costs and develop products within specified cost targets set our by the buyer.
- Conduct factory trials and oversee production (This will include local travel from time to time).
- Verify claims and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Present final products to the line manager and the broader team.
- Collaborate with suppliers, QA, and compliance teams to write product specifications.
- Assist in the artwork rollout process to ensure labels comply with regulations and product specifications.
Qualifications
- BSc in Food Science, BTech in Food Technology, BSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other relevant Nutritional Sciences, or equivalent.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role involving Food Production and Technical Specification/Development.
- Experience in Research and Development/New Product Development within a food FMCG manufacturing/production environment, preferably in edible and/or non-edible grocery items and/or frozen and chilled perishable items.
- 1-2 years of experience in developing food products from inception to the launching stage, improving both new and existing products.
- 1-2 years of experience working with Quality Management System
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