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Food Quality Assurance Specialist |
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Production |
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1 |
Job Location: |
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Lilongwe |
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Male |
Minimum Education: |
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Bachelors |
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Experienced Professional |
Minimum Experience: |
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3 Years |
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Job Description: |
Key Responsibilities Product Development & R&D
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Develop and optimize recipes for:
Oven-baked cookies (e.g., shortbread, soft, and crisp varieties)
Hardliner biscuits (e.g., Marie-type, crackers)
Sugar-coated peanuts
Chocolate and compound-based products
Conduct lab and pilot plant trials to evaluate texture, flavor, shelf-life, and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with the marketing team to align new product development with consumer trends.
Production Oversight
Oversee daily operations of production lines for cookies, peanuts, and chocolates.
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues (e.g., ovens, coating pans, cooling tunnels).
Train production staff on standard operating procedures and new formulations.
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Implement and manage robust QC processes across all production stages.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSC.
Lead internal audits and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Sourcing & Cost Optimization
Source high-quality ingredients including flours, fats, sugars, chocolate compounds, and coatings.
Work with procurement to optimize vendor selection for quality and cost efficiency.
Support local and regional sourcing initiatives for sustainability and supply continuity.
Required QualificationsEducation
Experience
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Minimum of 5 years in food manufacturing, with a strong focus on:
Proven success in both product development and large-scale production.
Hands-on experience with industrial baking and chocolate-coating equipment.
Skills
Strong knowledge of food chemistry and ingredient functionality.
Effective leadership, team training, and communication skills.
Ability to set up, optimize, or scale production lines from scratch.
Attention to detail with excellent documentation and reporting capabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
Air Ticket & Visa
Accommodation Provided
Conveyance Facility
Food Allowance
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Company Information |
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Company Name: Green Land Food Company Description:
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