Technologist: Pantry, Health, Baking/ Baking Aids at Woolworths

Introduction

• To ensure the production of safe, innovative and excellent product at a competitive price for the Woolworths customer

Job description

• Identify and effectively manage Product Safety risks
• Management of the processes during the manufacturing of ambient shelf stable products.
• Assess the quality of products and processes in order to maintain the quality of products for the customer and to safeguard the reputation of WW
• Implement business and technical strategy and involvement in category specific initiatives and projects.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with WW and legal requirements
• Identify and execute innovative products and processes
• Apply, devise and update technical policy in accordance with legal requirements and current established WW COP’s and guidelines
• Assist suppliers in order to further quality, safety, trust and value and innovation in food products
• Ensure continuous professional development
• Excellent personal attributes that underscores team integration and execution
• Managing the day to day relationships with the suppliers to ensure that they are operating to the required technical standards.
• Develop and manage product specifications and technical packs to ensure products meet aesthetic and technical expectations.
• Monitoring and continuously improving quality

Minimum requirements

• B Tech. in Food Technology or BSc Food Science
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience, long-life shelf stable product experience would be advantageous.
• Retail experience an added advantage
• Knowledge of technical processes and principles (incl. Safety and Legislation, eg. HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain, TACCP)
• Experience in sourcing and costing raw materials
• Knowledge of packaging
• Proven analytical and process ability
• Strong sourcing and supply management experience
• Ability to set and improve quality standards within supply base
• Ability to drive technical and product innovation
• Proven commercial aptitude - ability to understand and use financial indicators
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to drive value optimization across product development and production processes
• Good understanding of risk assessment and management of product safety
• Team player
• Quality / high standard mind-set
• Networking skills
• Computer literacy
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Customer orientation
• Project management skills