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Woolworths Vacancies – TECHNOLOGIST

TECHNOLOGIST – Woolworths Vacancies

Woolworths is seeking a dedicated Technologist to uphold brand integrity, product quality, and safety while driving innovation in food development. This role focuses on ensuring legal compliance, managing suppliers, and delivering high-quality, safe, and consistent products.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on product quality and safety standards
• Deliver on the departmental operating plan, implementing technical and scientific aspects
• Ensure legal compliance of all products with proper due diligence
• Develop packaging solutions that meet legislation, functionality, business objectives, and shelf-life requirements
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, safe products aligned with Woolworths’ standards
• Educate and share technical knowledge with team members, suppliers, and the wider organisation
• Build customer trust by ensuring food safety, quality, and product consistency, preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance
• Lead the new product development process for innovative, high-quality products
• Engage effectively across Foods and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Minimum Requirements

• BSc in Food Science, BTech in Food Technology, or BSc in Biotechnology with 3–5 years’ experience
• Understanding of high- and low-risk food processing, including prepared foods
• Knowledge of technical processes and principles, including HACCP, GMP, and supply chain operations
• Proven industry experience across a range of products
• Technical product knowledge including raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, and quality/safety parameters
• Understanding of packaging functionality and application

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to implement solutions in collaboration with suppliers
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to quality and high standards
• Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
• Application of relevant food legislation
• Developed sensory evaluation skills
• Business acumen and strategic thinking
• Project management, networking, and influencing skills
• Assertive communication and conflict management
• Proactive, innovative, and entrepreneurial approach
• Flexibility and willingness to travel

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