Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!To ensure product range, product specification, quality, packaging and food safety requirements are adhered to.Minimum RequirementsFood Technologist diploma or post graduate degree with 3-5 years experience in the relevant food related field
Strong understanding of production and category-specific legislation
Ability to integrate food safety aspects into product development process
Must be familiar with the applicable regulations (DoH); Standards (SANS) and industry related guidelines (CFA)
Must be computer literate (MS Office Programme)
Experience in auditing will be an added advantage
Must be familiar with R146 Labelling act to be able to complete packaging briefsCompetenciesAbility to constantly identify discrepancies, inconsistencies and mistakes.
Controls Quality and Standards
Results Orientation/Drive
Initiative
Be able to gather reviews and interprets information to identify trends, draw conclusions and generate appropriate responses
Need to be able to work systematic, thorough and independently
Ability to work together in a spirit of co-operation and teamwork
Able to establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders
Always searches for improvement in order to achieve better results through new ideas, methods and approaches
Positively influences the opinions, attitudes and behavior of othersKey ResponsibilitiesAssist with new product developments through factory trials, product analysis (chemical, microbiological and physical analysis)
Building Supplier relationships & verifying suppliers adherence to regulations, standards and PnP requirements
Effective management of product and packaging information in terms of accuracy, relevance, availability and adherence by suppliers to specifications, regulations and PnP standards
Ensure that quality standards are being maintained at all stages of the supply chain
Product Quality and Food Safety Management
Ensure that product range remains up to date & relevant to industry and stay up to date with industry trends
Search for improvement in order to achieve better results through new ideas, methods and approaches
Effective management of product specifications in terms of accuracy, relevance, availability and adherence by vendors
Maintain an organized category through time management, effective administration & saving onto SharePoint
Attend supplier meetings with buyers, providing supplier product or facility informationClosing date: 20 March 2025If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Discover who we are

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