Johannesburg: R&D and Technical Applications Supervisor – Spice Blends and Manufacturing

Minimum requirements for the role: A Bachelors degree or a Diploma in Food Science or Food Technology, Nutrition, or related fields is preferred. Previous experience having worked within the food / spice or related markets being involved with Product Development, Food Safety and quality within a food manufacturing environment is essential. Experience in overseeing and working closely with the Production team as well as Quality Assurance, and Food Safety is pref. Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP, ISO, and other relevant standards. Previous exposure with formulation development and customer technical support is highly desirable. The successful candidate must have a strong technical knowledge of food ingredients, formulations, and processing methods. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. Good communication skills liaising with production teams, management, and customers is essential. Good project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Overseeing Product Development, Food Safety & Quality management to ensure that spice blends are of high-quality and spec for the food manufacturing industries. Managing new product development portfolios and formulating new products and reformulating existing recipes in line with customer requests. Collaborating with R&D, production, and marketing teams to ensure successful product launches. Conducting trials and pilot runs to validate formulations and process parameters. Conducting and assisting with sensory evaluations as well as compiling product specifications for new product development (NPD). Calculating nutritional values for newly developed products and communicating with clients on project progress. Overseeing quality with regards to implementing and improving on Food Safety Management Systems (FSSC 22000 V6). Conducting internal and external audits and monitoring supplier performance. Handling all requests for certification of products with Halaal and Kosher authorities. Conducting daily quality control in-process checks in both the spice blending and sauce plants. Managing and overseeing all quality control processes in manufacturing and ensuring hygiene and GMP practices are upheld in the facility. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.