Food Technologist - Southeastern Grocers

Overview

Southeastern Grocers is committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be their full, authentic selves. Read our Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Statement here.

Job Title:

Food Technologist

Job Purpose

The Food Technologist is responsible for the development of product specifications and the maintenance of Own Brand product quality. This position will evaluate new and current products in their respective food categories to ensure product brand requirements are met. The Food Technologist will qualify vendors to ensure facilities meet GFSI and Regulatory requirements for food safety, as well as manage supplier expectations.   

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibility

% Of Time

Perform and report analytical and organoleptic evaluations on applicable company products in assigned categories for quality, condition and adherence to product specification. Support new product development and improvement initiatives.

35%

Input and track product specifications, certification audits and detailed information on products and suppliers within the company reporting program, assuring accuracy and complete data for supplier information.

20%

Partner with suppliers and QC leadership to develop specific quality process improvement plans after determining the root cause, in particular after a withdrawal, recall or other identified quality or food safety issue.  Travel to suppliers as needed to review capabilities and monitor any production issues.

25%

Support the merchants with ensuring information on product recall/withdrawal forms are accurate. 

10%

Ensure Compliance to the Fresh Label program. Provide training to the Category Managers on the Fresh Label procedures

10%

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

Course of Study

Bachelor's Degree or 4 Yrs Relevant Experience

Science

Preferred Education

Course of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Science

Relevant Experience

Supervisory Experience

0 -3 yrs minimum

No Supervisory Experience

Language(s) Required

Language(s) Preferred

English

English & Spanish

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree and Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food related industry

• Minimum 3 days per week onsite

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.

• Proficient in excel

• Knowledge Supplier Management Program

• Knowledge and understanding of GFSI recognized audit schemes

• Understanding of root cause analysis methodology

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred

• Manufacturing experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety

• Food Safety Auditing experience

Environmental Factors

Department

Merchandising

Environmental Factors

SSC Heavy: Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this position, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands or fingers to handle, hold or feel objects, tools or controls, talk, see, hear and perform repetitive movements with both hands. The employee is occasionally required to reach at waist level or overhead Working Conditions: While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee may be exposed to working in indoor, outdoor, cold, heated, and wet/humid working conditions. Safety Risk Factors: The employee is frequently required to twist back and/or neck, walk on a slippery or cluttered floor surface, work with hazardous equipment and be exposed to sharp objects. The employee is occasionally required to be exposed to loud noise, skin irritants, nuisance dust, fumes and sprays, hazardous cleaning solutions and other toxins. Overall Required Equipment: a personal computer, telephone, printer, copy machine, fax machine and other general office supplies and equipment. Department Specific Required Equipment: shopping carts, unicarts, case cutters, bagging supplies and cleaning supplies and equipment Pulling Requirement: 100 lbs. Lifting Requirement: 30 lbs.

Travel Requirements

Travel Percent

Overnight

20%

Yes