Food Technologist

Company Description The M & W Nuts Company Limited is an agri-business venture specializing in the production of premium quality nuts under its flagship brand, Gourmet Cashews. The company applies industry best practices from sourcing high-grade raw cashews to uniquely seasoning and processing them into nutritious, multi-flavored products that meet international quality and packaging standards. Core expertise includes cashew processing, product development, packaging and merchandising of retail products, and trading of agro-produce. The M & W Nuts Company also offers co-packing and contract processing services to local manufacturers, exporters, and agro-produce aggregators, making it a versatile partner in the nut and agro-processing sector.

Role Description

• 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.

• 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 and production procedures.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications such as a degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Candidates should possess strong Food Technology knowledge, including food processing, formulation, and preservation principles.
• Candidates should possess Sensory Evaluation skills for assessing flavor, texture, appearance, and overall product acceptability.
• Candidates should possess Research and Development (R&D) skills for creating new products, improving existing formulations, and testing process improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work in a production environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across production, quality, and management teams.