TECHNOLOGIST – WOOLWORTHS

Listing reference: woolw_000510

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 February 2023

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

A dynamic team player is required to join our Prepared 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

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 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, pressurized 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