Job Description
The ideal candidate would be responsible for:
- Incumbent be part of the Astral Poultry Division Technical Team in technical assistance to all Business Units.
- Core responsibilities include evaluating and maintaining product composition, product labeling and specification compliance (KPI monitoring).
- Driving NPD projects in accordance to protocol:
- Factory Trials and feasibility studies
- Liaising with relevant suppliers, customers and government bodies when needed
- Draft specifications
- Sensory evaluations
- Final product approval
- Conducting factory trials aimed at improved product and process profitability.
- Interpreting customer needs and product testing at their premises.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Matric Qualification.
- BSc Food Science or B. Tech in Food Technology Degree.
- Strong background on food labeling legislation.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in the meat industry; food service background beneficial.
- Must have excellent problem solving skills.
- Pay very close attention to detail, a self-starter, and have the ability to work independently and juggle multiple tasks.
- Meeting deadlines and use initiative.
- Maintain 20 keys.
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