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Interim Food Technologist (Contractor - 3 Months)

Job description

Job purpose:

  • To manage technical aspects of food and wine labelling creation for the EU market.

  • To ensure product and labelling compliance in chosen European markets.

  • To deliver the project versus set critical path, to flag and manage any risks to timelines.

  • To work with external 3rd parties (translation agencies) on the timely delivery of the project (ensure work runs on time and meets the set requirements)

 

Key Functional Skills, Knowledge & Behaviors:

  • Accuracy, drive, and attention to details

  • Deliver on time every time.

  • To provide accurate and timely information

  • Manage cross departmental relationships to ensure delivery of technical requirements

  • Familiarity with European food safety and labelling law

  • Strong questioning and probing skills to discover issues and to verify the accuracy of information

  • Demonstrated troubleshooting ability

  • Effective written and oral communication skills

  • Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise own workload

  • Ability to make timely, consistent and well-balanced decisions

 

Qualifications:

  • Scientific degree or equivalent

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a technical area in either retailing or manufacturing