Job Description
This position will report directly to the Confined Label Manager. The primary purpose of the Confined Label Technologist is to deliver the confined label strategy to launch new products and improve existing trading products across the business categories. The role requires engagement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that new and trading confined labels are developed and continuously meet South African legislative and regulatory requirements.
Duties And Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Must have an in-depth understanding of South African legislative and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to
Product requirements : 146 / Draft Reg. 3337 /
Facility Requirements : R638 / FSSC 22000 current version / BRCGS current version / GFSI Intermediate current version / FSALegal Metrology ActCo‑ordinate confined label projects with internal and external stakeholders to maintain set timelinesReview product specifications completed by external stakeholders against product‑specific legislative and regulatory requirementsCollate information aligned to South African labelling requirements and submit to design team for product label creationManage and communicate discrepancies on confined label specifications to external stakeholdersReview technical documents from external stakeholders, ensuring the detail meets Boxer requirementsConfined Label Product & Packaging Specification
Lab reports : micro, chemical, analyticalNutritional profilingAllergen risk assessmentsShelf Life studyCompliance certificates – Facility, ProductConduct organoleptic profiling sessions with internal stakeholders and complete detailed outcome reportReview product label information throughout the development processSubmit samples for analysis to external laboratory and report on analysis outcomeSubmit and track internal expense estimates for approvalUpdate and review Compliance Certification registerEscalate non‑conformances throughout the development processCapture and assist with investigation of customer complaints, QM NCR, factory visitsCo‑ordinate and execute supplier inspections within the confined label strategyExecute risk‑based supplier inspections (Nationally) aligned to the external stakeholders FSMS requirementsReport on conformance and risk‑based non‑conformances from supplier inspectionsCreate and present mock‑ups of final design for approvalAssist in closing off internal and external audit findingsAssist in running analytical reports supporting confined labelAssist with evaluation of labels on current base productsPost‑launch evaluation of product in store or DCUnderstand packaging substrates and their contributing propertiesUpdate confined label display with new productsUnpack new local and international requirements relating to confined label productsCreate awareness of confined label within the businessRun analytical reports based on confined label sales, SKU, category, etc. and unpack the detailProvide technical support to internal stakeholdersMinimum Requirements
Requirements
National Diploma in Food Technology / Analytical Chemistry / Packaging Technology (advantageous)3‑5 years’ experience in the Food / Packaging Manufacturing IndustryIn‑depth understanding and interpretation of South African legislative and regulatory requirements12 months’ experience in a similar role (advantageous)Report writing skillsDriver’s LicenceKey Skills / Characteristics
Strong analytical skillsStrong ability to prioritise tasksSolutions‑driven mind‑setResult orientatedGood time managementOrganised and preciseRisk‑based approach#J-18808-Ljbffr