Technologist - Akasia

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Gauteng, South Africa AVI Limited Full time
AVI Limited’s job vacancy, Career and Recruitment

Job title : Technologist – Akasia jobs in Gauteng

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : May 03, 2024

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Key Performance Areas:

Manufacturing Support and C.I.

Actively support manufacturing in troubleshooting Participate in customer complaints and investigations on product issues Participate in optimisation projects run by the factory Participate in the validation and verification of processes and operating procedures Basic to intermediary knowledge of the snack manufacturing process Potato chips processing Tortilla chips processing Soft and hard extrude processing Provide technical support and training

Procurement related activities

Carry out raw material analysis (lab testing) Related product trial and analysis Conduct sensory test and analyse data Review raw materials, product and process specifications

NPD & R&D Project

Liaising with suppliers for new raw material requirements, maintaining regulatory, Kosher & Halal standards. Produce concept samples for briefed projects by working with the Snacks Specialist Testing and analyses of prototypes Running the NPD process from inception to launch: running factory trials, first production support up to post-launch review. Conduct literature surveys on process, ingredients and regulatory aspects to develop or optimize analytical methods, processes, and products Produce (formalise) process instructions Support with reviewing packaging material in preparation for print in accordance to regulatory requirements. Develop product and process assessment methods Update/create process specifications

Department management

Participate in Capex preparation and Commissioning Participate in GMP and HACCP initiatives Initiate process and product change requests (workflow) Participate in SHE initiatives

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

3 years experience in a similar food processing environment

Qualifications:

BSc in Food Sciences & Technology MSc in Food Science & Technology is an advantage

Additional Requirements:

Working knowledge of: Food Science or Food Technology Food processing, product testing and sensory science Data analysis, statistics and report writing Acts & Regulations about food product manufacturing

Competencies:

Articulating Information Attention to Detail Planning and Organising Thinking Analytically Continuously Improving Recovering from Setbacks Minimising Risk Persisting

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