Food Scientist
7 days ago
Springs, South Africa
Objective Personnel
Full time
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).
