Taste Technician

We Go Places How about you? Immediate Superior: Genevieve Petersen Location: Stellenbosch Type of Contract: Permanent Reference Number: 140807 Closing Date: 15/07/2025 Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Quality Department: Central Laboratory, based at Adam Tas in Stellenbosch. The successful incumbent will report to the Intrinsic Quality Manager. Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to: - Deliver growth, profitability and shareholder return objectives - Reduction in sensory cost of non-compliance - Reduction in product retention/release - Enable growth - Top 3 improvement projects supported - Drive business efficiency and growth - Effective utilization of resources and systems - Build differentiated organizational capability - Prioritized sensory panel expansion within budget - Drive superior product quality delivery within Adam Tas Cluster - Performing all relevant administrative and process duties. - Initiating and assisting in root cause determining problem solving. - Instilling a quality culture in his/her area of responsibility and sphere of influence. - Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and peers. - Enhancing customer experience by achieving and/or exceeding targeted customer service levels - Drive manufacturing reliability - Sensory governance framework delivered - Improve manufacturing cost competitiveness - Innovation initiatives capitalized - Enable capital & asset efficiency - Lab excellence delivered - Reference material sourced/developed and available - Training and assessment schedules developed and execute - Lab SLA targets achieved >88% - Trend analysis on matrixes documented - Overall site sensory competence maintained at >90% - Step change environmental sustainability - Utilities usage reduction initiatives supported - Growing the business through support of cross-functional improvement and new development projects. - Initiating internal process improvements and the implementation thereof. - Participating in TPM practice implementation. - A diploma in biological or food science; BSc degree or equivalent - 1-3 years relevant work experience in the fast-moving consumer goods environment preferably in the alcoholic beverage industry - Previous working experience with a Food Safety Management System - Advanced computer skills and excellent communication skills are also needed - Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision - Ability to work under pressure - Methodical, accurate and conscientious worker - Working knowledge of safety procedures and housekeeping standards - Have reliable transport The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.