Food Technologist : Stores Based Gauteng at Woolworths

Introduction

• A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods Department, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability and innovation sustainably.

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