TECHNOLOGIST: PREPARED VEGETABLES

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

A dynamic team player is required to join our Produce Prepared Department, to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of high - quality, safe and compliant products.

• 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 noncompliance.
• Supporting the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products.
• Align with sustainability objectives by promoting responsible raw material sourcing and supplier compliance with environmental and ethical policies.
• Support direct and secondary farmers through the Farming for the future and Factory for the future program.
• Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration.
• BSc Foods Science Degree / BTech Food Technology, Advance Diploma Food Technology.
• Industry Expertise: 3-5 years of relevant experience in food industry roles, with knowledge across a variety of products. Understanding of high/low-risk processing and technical processes (HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong technical product knowledge, including raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, quality, and safety parameters. Familiarity with packaging functionality and its applications in food products.
• Problem Solving& Multitasking: Proven ability to identify and solve issues collaboratively with team and suppliers. Effective multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced, pressured environment.
• Teamwork&Communication: Team player who can work effectively with diverse groups. Strong communication skills with an assertive approach and conflict handling abilities.
• Quality & Compliance: Commitment to high standards and quality mindset, with the ability to apply food legislation requirements effectively.
• Business Acumen & Strategic Skills: Strong business judgment,strategic planning, and project management skills. Networking and influencing abilities to drive collaborative success.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Proactive, innovative, and entrepreneurial mindset, with flexibility to travel and handle stressful situations productively.
• SensorySkills: Developed sensory skills to assess product quality effectively.