Job description

• ​Brand integrity and product safety
• Customer satisfaction
• Develop technically leading edge, innovative and high-quality products.
• Technical communication and interaction with buying departments, stores and suppliers
• Involvement in category specific developments and projects
• Manage and monitor technical function to meet departmental operating plan.
• Product and process audits, including the formulation of specifications.
• Quality management, monitoring and reporting.
• Provide input into category, technical and supplier strategies, and implementation of technical aspects thereof.
• Supplier management from a quality & food safety perspective
• Understand and apply food legislation requirements in the category and industry.
• Packaging development, with respect to legislation, nutritional aspects, and shelf life

Minimum requirements

• BSC Food Science or BTech in Food Technology and a minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Understanding of high/low risk processing
• 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 multi task
• 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.
• Assertive communication skills
• Quality / high standard mindset
• Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
• Apply food legislation requirements in the category.
• Ability to work effectively 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
• Flexible with ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work productively in a stressful environment.