Job Description

Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods team, to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, sustainability and innovation sustainably.
Job description

• Brand integrity, quality and product safety
• Provide input into strategies and implement technical and science aspects thereof
• Leading a team in landing quality, food safety and sustainability objectives and meeting departmental operating plan
• Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
• Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life
• Ensure suppliers provide high quality 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 non-compliance
• Managing the new development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
• Effective Stakeholder engagement across the business as well as cross functional collaboration

Minimum requirements

• BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 8-10 years' experience
• Strategic thinking with a track record of implemented projects
• Knowledge of relevant legal standards (legislation) and technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain, Raw materials)
• Proven track record of relevant experience with and knowledge off a wide range of products
• In-depth high-risk and bakery experience and knowledge - prepared meals manufacturing is an advantage
• High level understanding of scientific principles as well as practical application of best manufacturing practices
• Technical product knowledge (including legal, characteristics, raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality / safety parameters)
• Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
• Understanding of sustainability
• Outstanding and effective communication skills and conflict handling ability
• Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with team members and supplier base
• Quality / high standard mind-set
• Innovation / continuous improvement mind-set
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
• Strategic development and planning skills
• Project Management Skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
• People management skills

Skills Required