Product Development and Quality Manager

Joubert and Associates; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A beverage solutions company located in Paarl is seeking a qualified candidate for product development in the zero-alcohol industry. Responsibilities include managing quality systems and developing SOPs for laboratory processes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification, experience in the wine industry, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the wine industry is essential.
• Interest in zero-alcohol industry and processes is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for outcomes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for product development of low and de-alcoholised wines.
• Manage quality systems including FSC22000 and Food Safety Systems.
• Develop SOPs for the laboratory and manage lab systems.
• Handle SAWIS and export administration.
• Manage relationships with external service providers.

Skills

Analytical and meticulous

Well-organised and results driven

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

BevZero is a global leader in dealcoholisation processes, products and equipment. The company provides beverage solutions such as product formulation, supply chain management, dealcoholisation, as well as white label and private label products for low and no-alcohol wines and ciders to a wide range of global clients.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following :

• Product development of low and de-alcoholised wines (conduct research, identify potential ingredients and processes)
• Managing the quality systems (FSC22000, FairTrade and Food Safety Systems)
• Development of SOP’s for the laboratory and management of lab systems
• SAWIS and Export administration
• Management of relationships with external service providers (bottling and canning)

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, experience, and skills :

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in the wine industry
• A keen interest in the zero-alcohol industry and processes
• Analytical and meticulous
• Well-organised and results driven
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach to tasks
• Excellent time management, planning, prioritising and coordination skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and a strong sense of self-confidence
• Highly adaptable, willing to learn and take on additional tasks where possible
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for outcomes