Open Roles at Tropical Heat

About the Role

• We’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented software engineer with strong experience in Angular and a good eye for visual design, user interfaces, and smooth user experiences. The ideal candidate enjoys building intuitive, reliable systems that connect business logic to clean, elegant front-ends.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive web applications using Angular and related technologies
• Collaborate on design and UX decisions to deliver clean, intuitive interfaces
• Integrate front-end components with backend APIs and databases
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of development processes
• Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions
• Support deployment, debugging, and optimisation across environments

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Angular, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Proven ability to connect and consume RESTful APIs or similar backend services
• Strong understanding of responsive design, UI/UX principles, and modern frameworks
• Experience with version control (Git) and team-based workflows
• Good communication and problem-solving skills; attention to detail is key

Preferred (nice-to-have)

• Exposure to Node.js, Bootstrap, or Material UI
• Experience with Figma or other design collaboration tools
• Familiarity with relational databases and basic backend logic
• Previous work on HR, ERP, or business systems

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
• Demonstrated portfolio or code samples showing practical software experience

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Key Responsibilities

Market Development and Sales Growth

• Drive sales expansion across target African countries through structured planning and execution.
• Identify new distributors, evaluate potential partners, and support onboarding and performance management.
• Develop joint business plans, pricing strategies, route-to-market models, and annual targets for each market.
• Conduct regular market visits to assess brand presence, visibility, and compliance with agreed standards.

Distributor and Customer Management

• Build strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and key accounts across African markets.
• Monitor sell-in and sell-out performance, stock levels, and order cycles.
• Ensure timely communication of promotions, pricing, forecasts, and order requirements.
• Support distributors with sales training, merchandising standards, and market activation plans.

Commercial Execution

• Prepare sales budgets, forecasts, distributor scorecards, and market performance reports.
• Track competitor activity, pricing movements, and category trends in each market.
• Work with Marketing on localised campaigns, product launches, and visibility materials.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics to ensure accurate documentation, timely shipments, and export compliance.

Market Knowledge and Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date understanding of regulatory requirements, standards, and import procedures in each country.
• Ensure product registration, labels, and documentation meet market rules.
• Monitor currency, duty structures, and trade barriers and adjust plans accordingly.

People Leadership

• Provide leadership to export sales teams and distributor sales representatives.
• Responsible for recruitment and training of the team.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and capability building to strengthen in-market execution.
• Promote a disciplined, target-driven, and customer-focused culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, or related field.
• Minimum five to eight years’ export sales experience, with proven success in African markets.
• Strong understanding of distributor management, route-to-market planning, and commercial execution.
• Experience in FMCG preferred, especially food or consumer goods.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to travel extensively across African markets.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, dependable, and committed to strong commercial discipline.
• Energetic, proactive, and driven to deliver results.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and structured planning.
• Organised, disciplined, and consistent in follow-through.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across cultures.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and adaptable to different markets.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong commercial awareness.

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Summary

• The Company is seeking an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in snack food manufacturing, including extruded snacks, pellet snacks, potato crisps, or breakfast cereals. The role is responsible for leading daily factory operations, ensuring consistent product quality, optimal output, and strict adherence to food safety standards. The Production Manager will manage teams across processing, frying, seasoning, packing, and maintenance, and drive continuous improvement throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all snack production lines to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation.
• Manage shift supervisors, line operators, quality teams, and support staff.
• Implement production plans, monitor daily output, and meet agreed KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, GMP, and other food safety standards.
• Improve yield, reduce waste, minimise downtime, and strengthen line efficiencies.
• Lead root-cause analysis for breakdowns, quality deviations, and process issues.
• Collaborate with R&D on new product trials, formulations, and line commissioning.
• Manage maintenance schedules with engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Maintain strict hygiene, housekeeping, and workplace safety practices.
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, batch records, and stock controls.
• Train and mentor production teams to build technical skills, ownership, and discipline.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in snack food production.
• Strong understanding of extruders, fryers, tumble drums, seasoning systems, packing machines, and raw material handling.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a high-volume FMCG environment.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Brings enthusiasm, drive, and a proactive approach to daily work.
• Maintains high attention to detail, accuracy, and quality in all tasks.
• Organised, disciplined, and consistent in follow-through and documentation.
• Collaborates well with colleagues, communicates respectfully, and supports a positive team environment.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and able to make balanced decisions.
• Shows initiative, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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Summary

• The Company is seeking a Production Manager with hands-on experience in spices, seasonings, herbs, masalas, or related powder/blend manufacturing. The role will ensure smooth daily operations across milling, blending, sieving, roasting (where applicable), and packing lines. The Production Manager will be responsible for maintaining Tropical Heat’s high standards of purity, potency, and performance across all spice products.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production of spices, blends, herbs, seasonings, and masalas.
• Manage teams across weighing, blending, grinding, sieving, packing, and line changeovers.
• Execute production plans and ensure consistent adherence to recipes and specifications.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, allergen control, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, GMP, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D on new blends, NPD trials, and flavour consistency improvements.
• Maintain batch integrity, traceability, and accurate documentation.
• Reduce losses, improve yields, and strengthen line efficiency and OEE metrics.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with engineering teams to minimise breakdowns.
• Oversee packing machines, labellers, coding systems, and quality checkpoints.
• Develop, coach, and supervise production staff for improved skills and performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years’ production experience in spices, powder blends, seasonings, or food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of blending technologies, milling systems, sieving, and powder handling.
• Knowledge of allergen management, flavour integrity, and quality control processes.
• Strong leadership and ability to run multiple lines in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Brings enthusiasm, drive, and a proactive approach to daily work.
• Maintains high attention to detail, accuracy, and quality in all tasks.
• Organised, disciplined, and consistent in follow-through and documentation.
• Collaborates well with colleagues, communicates respectfully, and supports a positive team environment.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and able to make balanced decisions.
• Shows initiative, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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Summary

• The Company is seeking an experienced Senior Logistics Manager to oversee all logistics, warehousing, distribution, dispatch, and fleet operations across the business. This role ensures the efficient, safe, and timely movement of goods from production through to customers, while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and high service levels. The Senior Logistics Manager will optimise logistics processes, strengthen systems, manage teams, and support the Company’s growth by ensuring operational reliability and cost efficiency. Responsible for recruitment and training of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Inbound and Outbound Logistics

• Oversee inbound raw material receipts, documentation, and storage accuracy.
• Manage outbound dispatch, loading, routing, and delivery planning.
• Ensure timely distribution to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strong coordination with Production, Sales, and Supply Chain.

Warehousing and Inventory Management

• Oversee warehouse operations, including storage, picking, staging, and loading.
• Ensure accurate stock records, cycle counts, and inventory controls.
• Maintain structured warehousing layouts and FIFO or FEFO practices.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across storage and handling.

Fleet and Transport Management

• Manage Company trucks, vans, and third-party logistics partners.
• Monitor driver performance, route adherence, and safe driving standards.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules.
• Manage fuel usage, GPS tracking, and transport cost optimisation.

Logistics Systems and Compliance

• Strengthen logistics processes, SOPs, and documentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee use of logistics systems, barcoding, tracking tools, and ERP or HRMIS integration.
• Provide timely and accurate logistics reporting and KPIs to management.

Continuous Improvement and Cost Management

• Analyse logistics data to improve efficiency, reduce losses, and optimise costs.
• Drive projects on route optimisation, warehouse efficiency, and operational discipline.
• Work with procurement and finance on cost controls and supplier management.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop teams across warehousing, dispatch, transport, and logistics coordination.
• Responsible for recruitment and training of the team.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and capability development.
• Build a disciplined, safety-focused, and high-performance culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum seven to ten years’ logistics and distribution experience, with at least three years in a senior role.
• Strong understanding of warehousing, fleet management, routing, dispatch, and inventory control.
• Experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Proficient in logistics systems, ERP platforms, and data-driven decision making.
• Strong leadership, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and ownership.
• Energetic, proactive, and committed to operational excellence.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Organised, disciplined, and consistent in follow-through.
• Collaborative, respectful, and able to work effectively across departments.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and adaptable.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical capability.

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Summary

• The Company is seeking an innovative and technically strong R&D Manager / Food Scientist to lead product development across snacks, spices, seasonings, herbs, and new categories. This role is responsible for developing new products, improving existing formulations, ensuring product consistency, and supporting scale-up from pilot trials to full production. The R&D Manager will combine hands-on formulation work with strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of new products from concept to launch across snacks, spices, and seasoning categories.
• Conduct formulation work, ingredient selection, trials, sensory evaluations, and stability testing.
• Improve existing products for flavour, texture, quality, cost optimisation, and compliance.
• Work closely with Production to scale formulations to commercial manufacturing.
• Prepare and maintain accurate formulations, technical data sheets, and product specifications.
• Collaborate with Quality, Procurement, and Marketing on product performance, regulatory requirements, and claims.
• Manage the R&D lab, equipment, samples, trials, and documentation systems.
• Benchmark competitor products, track global trends, and propose new product opportunities.
• Coordinate product shelf-life studies, allergen assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Lead factory trials, prepare trial reports, and ensure successful handover to operations.
• Support customer presentations, product demonstrations, and technical training where required.
• Ensure all formulations adhere to internal standards, regulatory guidelines, and food safety requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years’ hands-on experience in food product development.
• Experience in snacks, seasonings, spices, cereals, or similar FMCG categories is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of ingredients, functional properties, flavour systems, and processing technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple R&D projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, and regulatory labelling requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Brings enthusiasm, drive, and a proactive approach to product development.
• Maintains high attention to detail, accuracy, and quality in formulations and documentation.
• Organised, disciplined, and consistent in trial planning, reporting, and follow-through.
• Collaborates well with colleagues across Production, Quality, Procurement, and Marketing.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and able to balance technical depth with practical decision making.
• Shows initiative, adaptability, creativity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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Summary

• The Company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Technology to lead all technology, systems, and digital transformation initiatives across the organisation. This role oversees technology strategy, product development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and all platforms used by the business. The Head of Technology will guide a growing technical team, ensure system reliability, and build scalable, secure solutions that enable the Company’s long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Company’s overall technology strategy and roadmap.
• Lead software development, product architecture, integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Oversee all IT infrastructure, networks, hardware, and cloud environments to ensure stability and security.
• Strengthen cybersecurity policies, data protection practices, and compliance standards.
• Manage internal systems such as HRMIS, ERP, finance tools, CRM, and business intelligence platforms.
• Drive adoption of AI, automation, and modern digital tools across departments.
• Partner with leadership to translate business priorities into technical solutions.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology and IT support team.
• Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, licences, and procurement.
• Ensure seamless delivery, uptime, disaster recovery, and user experience across all systems.
• Lead technology governance, documentation, standard operating procedures, and quality control.
• Recruitment and training of the team

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in software development, IT management, or technology leadership.
• Demonstrated track record delivering scalable systems, cloud solutions, and modern architectures.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data management, and systems integration.
• Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional technology projects.
• Knowledge of HRMIS/ERP platforms, cloud tools (Google Workspace, AWS, Azure), APIs, and automation technologies is preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and short-term execution.
• Strong ownership, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, supportive, and able to partner effectively with non-technical teams.
• Adaptable and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

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Summary

• The Company is seeking a highly experienced Head of Quality and Food Safety to lead all quality and food safety functions across snacks, spices, seasonings, herbs, and new product categories. This role ensures that all products meet the highest standards of purity, consistency, legality, and safety. The Head of Quality and Food Safety will oversee QA, QC, laboratory functions, food safety systems, and certification standards, while driving a culture of continuous improvement across the factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality and Food Safety Management System.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, ISO, FSSC, GMP, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.
• Oversee raw material assessment, in-process controls, finished product approval, and release procedures.
• Strengthen traceability, batch integrity, documentation accuracy, and allergen management.
• Manage laboratory operations, analytical testing, micro testing, and quality control checkpoints.
• Investigate quality deviations, complaints, and non-conformities, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct internal audits and manage external audits, including certification renewals.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, Procurement, Engineering, and Supply Chain to uphold quality and food safety standards.
• Lead training and awareness programmes on hygiene, quality, and food safety for all staff.
• Monitor sanitation, hygiene, pest control, and environmental conditions across the facility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product consistency, waste reduction, and operational excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years’ quality and food safety experience in FMCG food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, FSSC, ISO, GMP, laboratory processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in both powder-based and snack products is an added advantage.
• Strong documentation, audit, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Personal Attributes

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Brings enthusiasm, drive, and a proactive approach to daily work.
• Maintains high attention to detail, accuracy, and quality in all tasks.
• Organised, disciplined, and consistent in follow-through and documentation.
• Collaborates well with colleagues, communicates respectfully, and supports a positive team environment.
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and able to make balanced decisions.
• Shows initiative, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.