Food Tech Officer

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.