The Food Technologist is responsible for ensuring the production of safe, high-quality cashew products in compliance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements. The role oversees in-process production activities, product formulation, production and packaging operations, quality assurance, and accurate documentation to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, GMP, HACCP, and company quality standards.
- Oversee in-process production activities, ensuring all processing stages are carried out in accordance with approved procedures.
- Accurately measure and mix condiments and ingredients for various cashew product variants, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and product specifications.
- Monitor production and packaging operations to ensure efficiency, product quality, and minimal waste.
- Adhere to approved Production Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and periodically review and recommend updates to improve efficiency, quality, and compliance.
- Conduct quality checks on raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.
- Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation, formulation records, and quality reports.
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Train production personnel on food safety, quality standards, and production procedures.
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in food manufacturing, food processing, or quality assurance.
- Good knowledge of food safety systems such as GMP, HACCP, and ISO standards.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, documentation skills, and a commitment to product quality.