Technologist : Meat at Woolworths

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