Senior Technologist

Requirements:-Brand integrity and product safety,-Develop technically leading edge, innovative and high-quality products,-Provide input and drive implementation of category strategies,-Manage and monitor technical function in order to meet departmental KPIs,-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 consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance.- Minimum BSc Agriculture with relevant subjects, including entomology, pathology, and agronomy, - Relevant experience in the fruit industry, with specific focus production/agronomy, and post-harvest processes in grape, - Minimum 8- 10 years experience in the fruit industry, and a willingness to learn/gain experience on a wider range of fruit crops (e.g. avocado, citrus), - Experience in sourcing and costing in fruit industry,- In-depth knowledge of supplier operations and adherence to relevant technical and quality standards,- Quality mind-set,- Strategic development and planning skills,- Confident team leader,- Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving,- Project management skills,- Networking and influencing skills within the fruit industry,- Knowledge of packaging,- Assertive communication and conflict handling skills- Pro-active, innovative, and entrepreneurial,- Flexible with ability to travel extensively,- Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment,