Job Summary
Qualification- BSc or MSc degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field
- 3 Years' relevant work experience in a FMCG manufacturing / production environment
- 3 Years' working experience in implementing and maintaining Quality and Food Safety Management Systems (knowledge on GFSI, ISO22000, HACCP, GMPs, and Prerequisite programs)
- Working in a laboratory environment will be advantageous
- Knowledge and working experience in new product development
- Strong project management, leadership and training skills
- Computer literate on MS Office
- Drivers license with own vehicle
- Maintaining, updating and improving GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative Intermediate Level) and HACCP (crucial for understanding ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC standards/regulations).
- Schedule and lead food safety team meetings to implement, coordinate, review, enforce and improve safety protocols. Prepare and send out production samples for microbial verification tests. Review of reports / COAs for issues or non conformances
- Quality control approvals and testing of final products to be released to customers
- Ensure release of products and required documentation is reviewed and updated
- Procurement of production-related inputs and ensuring the flow of raw materials and other resources
- Lead and manage NPD projects from concept to launch
- Product improvements and compliance of labelling to legislation (regulatory, statutory and customer requirements)
- Research and development of new product design, formulation, development and costings.
- Conduct factory trials on new products and formulations
- Source new raw materials as required for product development (obtain all necessary information incl. food safety documentation, specs, pricing and MOQs).
About
Objective Personnel is a professional recruitment partner and placement agency that has been making it’s mark on the industry for over 40 years. The company boasts a highly stream-lined service that offers its clients the freedom to focus on running their businesses while Objective Personnel deals with recruitment. Objective Personnel is well suited to filling any vacancy, from entry level to the CEO, and everything in between. If your business has employment opportunities that need filling, Objective Personnel will help you fill them with competent and qualified screened candidates. Situated near Johannesburg, Objective Personnel focuses on the whole of South Africa.
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