SENIOR FOOD TECHNOLOGIST

Agriculture | Food Production | Food Safety & Quality

Take the lead in driving food safety, quality and operational excellence.

Our client is a well-established organisation within the agriculture and food production sectors, committed to delivering safe, high-quality products from farm to consumer.

They are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Food Technologist to take ownership of food safety systems, quality standards and compliance across their operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a food safety professional who thrives in a hands-on environment, has strong attention to detail, and is passionate about maintaining high standards across the full production process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Senior Food Technologist, you will be responsible for the effective implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and continuously improving the organisation's Food Safety Management System.

• Ensuring compliance with applicable food safety legislation, customer requirements, retailer standards and certification requirements.

• Maintaining food safety procedures, SOPs, policies and documentation, ensuring that all controlled documents remain current and effectively implemented.

• Monitoring and maintaining compliance with HACCP, TACCP, VACCP and other applicable food safety systems.

• Driving food safety awareness and accountability across all operational departments.

• Leading and coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing audit readiness and successful outcomes.

• Managing compliance with certification and industry standards, including FSSC 22000, GlobalG.A.P., SIZA and other applicable audits.

• Investigating audit findings and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented effectively and timeously.

• Monitoring incoming raw materials, hygiene and sanitation standards, environmental controls, packaging and product specifications.

• Conducting root cause analyses relating to customer complaints, product deviations and non-conformances.

• Supporting shelf-life studies, validation exercises and ongoing product and process improvement initiatives.

• Overseeing daily packhouse operations to ensure efficient workflow, operational compliance, product quality and safety standards.

• Providing ongoing food safety training to employees and ensuring that staff understand and consistently apply required food safety practices.

• Managing supplier approval and monitoring processes, ensuring suppliers meet relevant safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

• Maintaining accurate records to support traceability, compliance and audit readiness.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3–5 years' relevant experience within the food, agricultural, production or related industry.

• A strong understanding of Food Safety Management Systems and food safety legislation.

• Practical experience with HACCP, TACCP and VACCP.

• Experience in internal auditing, root cause analysis, quality assurance and corrective action management.

• Experience with food safety and quality audits and certification standards.

• Strong management, coordination and training abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation and compliance.

• The ability to work confidently across multiple operational departments.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• The ability to work effectively in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a full-time, on-site position offering the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening food safety, quality and operational excellence within an established agricultural and production environment.

If you are an experienced food safety professional who is ready to take ownership, drive standards and make a tangible impact from farm to consumer, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your food safety and quality career.