Food Technologist

Location: Tanzania

Role Summary:
Responsible for overseeing food production, product development, quality standards, and process improvement to ensure consistent product quality, food safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily production activities and monitor quality standards.
• Develop and improve food products, formulations, and recipes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor raw material usage, yields, wastage, and inventory.
• Conduct product trials and support new product launches.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and quality teams to optimize processes.
• Prepare production and quality reports.

Requirements:

• Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in food manufacturing or food processing.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and team management skills.
• Experience in FMCG or packaged food industry preferred.