Product Technologist X2

Company: Nestlé

Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Food Technology/Food Engineering or Microbiology/Biotechnology

Experience: 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Environment, preferably in FMCG

Closing date: 22 January 2025

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Product Technologist to be based in Mossel Bay Factory.

In this role you will be responsible to lead execution and implementation of I&R projects through NPDI process, at optimum cost, desired quality and compliant to local legislations and Nestle standards. To also lead and implement NCE initiatives in manufacturing activities.

A day in the life of a Product Technologist:

I&R Excellence:

• Lead I&R projects by working in cross-functional teams (marketing, technical and factory) and following the NPDI process from Concept to post-launch:
• Develop formulations aligned with PTC/R&D Center and in compliance with relevant legislations as well as NF criteria and 60/40 methodology.
• Determine best packaging solution with packaging technologist.
• Identify factory requirements for the new products (CAPEX…).
• Coordinate and lead industrial trials and participate in pHACCP/HACCP studies.
• Prepare and update Manufacturing dossiers, BOMs, and Specifications for product and process
• Ensure smooth hand-over to operations with “zero” defect industrialization.

Manufacturing Excellence:

• Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs and improve quality
• Lead initiatives on harmonization of recipes and materials for cost reduction
• Provide technical support to factory on identifying root causes of problems on product quality issues and give recommendations.

Quality and compliance:

• Ensure all I&R project tasks are aligned with internal standards and processes as per NPDI, GIs/MIs.
• Get release approval from BU/SBU for new products.
• Update and maintain recipe management and specification systems.
• Build quality, regulatory compliance and food safety of new products developed.

What will make you successful?

• Diploma/Degree in Food Technology/Food Engineering or Microbiology/Biotechnology
• 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Environment, and/or product development preferably in FMCG
• Exposure to both operational and commercial environments.
• Must be computer literate
• Working well under-pressure