Western Cape: New Product Development Technologist posted by Insight Recruitment Consulting
Posted on 2025-08-31 00:00:00
| Employer | Insight Recruitment Consulting |
|---|---|
| Category | FMCG Retail |
| Location | Western Cape / Western Cape |
Job Summary
- Assist in compiling and implementing activities, documentation, and records required for the QMS (Quality Management System) and FSMS (Food Safety Management System) of the CKI Value Added Plant.
- Assist in trending laboratory data and reporting findings to the Technical Manager.
- Source safe suppliers, procuring Food Safety Management (FSM) certificates and other required QMS/FSMS documentation.
- Compile, submit, and trend supplier incident reports, ensuring non-conformances are resolved safely and satisfactorily with documented feedback.
- Coordinate and execute concept development, kitchen trials, and factory trials in collaboration with the production team.
- Develop and maintain the NPD process (Change Form) for all new products, upgrades, and amendments, ensuring each stage is completed and approved.
- Perform shelf-life assessments, home-freeze tests, and other product-specific verifications, compiling final reports based on laboratory data and organoleptic evaluations for review.
- Develop product specifications and 4P documents per customer, submitting them for review by the Technical and NPD Manager and Planning Manager.
- Verify the accuracy of customer labels and packaging materials.
- Ensure timely and adequate delivery of correct raw materials and packaging for trial purposes.
- Investigate customer complaints and provide detailed reports to the Technical and NPD Manager.
- Assist in monthly internal inspections of the facility and communicate any deviations found to the Technical & New Product Development Manager.
- Perform any reasonable tasks assigned by the Technical & New Product Development Manager
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Experience in the Food Industry production environment.
- Proven training in and experience of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (HACCP, FSSC 22000 and/or BRC).
- An Internal auditing certification will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of the Woolworths FPI system will be an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse cultural groups.
- Relevant tertiary qualification (degree or diploma in Food Science / Technology or Microbiology / Biochemistry, or Consumer Science) will be an advantage.
- Commitment to upholding and promoting the company’s food safety culture.
- Self-disciplined, loyal, and productive with a focus on quality outcomes.
- Experience in production environments.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining effective communication.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
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