Food Technologist & Packaging Specialist at 25th & Staffing

 JOB LEVEL: Experienced (Non-Manager)

LOCATION: Lagos

SPECIALIZATION: QA/QC, Food safety & recipe formulation, packaging preparation

JOB TYPE: Contract

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Degree

PREFERRED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3 - 5 years

Job Description

• We are looking for a reliable Food technologist & packaging specialist to ensure that all external and internal requirements are met before our product reaches our customers.
• The ideal candidate is a reliable and competent professional with solid experience in quality control whose approval will be necessary for the continuation of a business life cycle.
• You will be responsible for generating & inspecting procedures, verifying quality of raw input as well optimization of product quality during processing, identifying QA/QC issues and resolving.
• You will also be responsible for preparing alternate recipes for the firm’s products, implementing them and ultimately packaging finished products.
• The goal is to assure the high quality of our operations and services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards and recommend improvement for all stages of processing
• Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews and relevant documentation
• Investigate complaints to determine causes and consult with appropriate production personnel to correct deficiencies.
• Ensure compliance to standards of all incoming and outgoing materials, ingredients and packaged products
• Assist in development of new products and or line extenders as required
• Ensure that all food safety standard are maintained
• Conduct process and factory audit
• Ensure compliance with all NAFDAC, legal and government regulations
• Ensure all labels, nutritional information and manufacturing data are correct

Requirements

• B.Sc, BTECH, HND in Food Science Technology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry or any science related course.
• 3 - 5 years’ proven experience as a quality assurance manager at an FMCG
• Sound knowledge of food safety and food quality assurance techniques and standards
• Thorough knowledge of NAFDAC food processing requirements and standards
• Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods
• Good knowledge of MS Office and databases
• Experience with packaging of branded products
• Experience developing, testing and optimizing simple seasoning recipes
• Experience handling and using laboratory equipment
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills
• Detailed and results oriented