Food Technologist

JOB DESCRIPTION
Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of our client in the FMCG sector we are seeking a competent and experienced Food Technologist to be based in Kampala, Uganda.

Reports To: The NPD Manager
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

JOB SUMMARY
The Food Technologist will oversee the development, modification, and optimization of food products and processes to ensure safety, legal compliance, and high-quality standards.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Develop and improve recipes and production processes.
• Ensure products are manufactured safely and to high standards.
• Collaborate with production and marketing teams.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Train staff and ensure SOP compliance.
• Conducting data reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with standards.
• Maintaining and improving product quality and safety through managing quality assurance systems
• Perform any other roles as may be assigned by the line manager

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field or any other related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar role/ in a food processing or FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (like FSSC 22000), and strong analytical and communication skills.

Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills 
• Organizational and time management skills 
• Effective problem-solving ability 
• Customer Service skills. 
• Reasoning and calculating
• Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations
• Embrace continuous learning mentality
• Work independently or in a team environment.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Key stakeholders including the Marketing, Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Senior Leadership Team.
External: Standard Bodies, Suppliers and Vendors, Consumers, Public Health Organizations

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-FT-FOOD TECHNOLOGIST” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com

Note:

• The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Monday 24th November 2025.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.