Senior technologist: fruit produce & horti department – cape town

A dynamic team player is required in the Produce department to drive their competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability, and innovation.

Responsibilities Brand integrity and product safety, Provide input and drive implementation of category strategies, Develop technically leading edge, innovative and high-quality products, Manage and monitor technical function in order to meet departmental KPI’s, Product and process audits, including the formulation of specifications, Quality monitoring and reporting, Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality, business objectives and shelf life, Maintain world class supplier standards in terms of technology and hygiene, Ensure suppliers provide quality products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards, Educate, inform, and share knowledge/information with category members, suppliers, and the organisation appropriately, Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality, and consi...