The first Woolworths store opened its doors to the public in Cape Town in October 1931. And it was founder Max Sonnenberg who captured the public’s imagination with dynamic store policies that set Woolworths apart from its competitors.
Three years later, a second branch opened in Durban, with another two in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg a year later. And...
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A dynamic team player is required to join our Meat department, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability and innovation.
Job description
Brand integrity and product safety
Customer satisfaction
Develop technically leading edge, innovative and high quality products.
Implement business and technical strategies.
Provide input into category, technical and supplier strategies and implementation of technical aspects thereof.
Work with and leading existing suppliers to constantly meet Woolworths and regulatory requirements.
Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Technical communication and interaction with buying departments, stores and suppliers
Involvement in category specific developments and projects
Manage and monitor technical function in order to meet departmental operating plan
Product and process audits, including the formulation of specifications
Quality monitoring and reporting
Packaging development, with respect to legislation, travel tests, nutritional aspects and shelf life
Build and manage relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Minimum requirements
BSC Food Science/BTech in Food Technology with 8-10 years experience
Understanding of high/low risk processing within the meat industry an advantage
Knowledge of technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain, Raw materials)
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
Understanding of environmental management and sustainability
Ability to multitask
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
Quality / high standard mind-set
Innovation / continuous improvement mind-set
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
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