·       ·       Maintaining brand integrity, product safety and risk mitigation

·       Establish an innovative, safe, and technically led product plan and category strategy 

·       Develop products that are at the technological cutting edge, innovative, and high quality, which also adhere to Babylonstoren’s brand values of quality, freshness, innovation, inspiration, food safety and value

·       Manage and monitor technical functions to meet the technical plan, product plan and ultimately the category strategy

·       Technical communication and liaison with the buying team, suppliers, production facilities and Farm Shop

·       Positively influence all contributing aspects of the supply chain to optimise quality and food safety

·       Lead product and process audits, including the formulation of specifications

·       Quality monitoring and reporting

·       Provide technical input into category, technical and supplier strategies and ensure effective implementation

·       Develop packaging that conform to legislation, correct nutritional information, and date marking/coding

·       Supplier sourcing and approval based on basic hygiene and risk management

·       Shelf-life assessment and implementation

·       Ensure supplier and farm supply production efficiencies and quality management

·       Source and approve raw material according to specifications and allergen management guidelines

·       Troubleshoot quality issues and perform route cause analyses

·       Uphold international standards for food manufacturing and processing, using cutting-edge equipment and processing technology knowledge and experience