Tl
Senior Sensory Manager - Americas
Hoffman Estates, IL · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 30 days ago
Data ScienceStatisticsComplianceProject ManagementAgileExcelProcess ImprovementIntellectual PropertySASResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeOSHAFood Science
About the role
- Utilizing global and regional sensory and consumer research capabilities to derive ingredient, product, and consumer insights for the organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative Sensory initiatives and procedures for the managed areas, setting quality and technical standards that drive product innovation and deepen understanding of product performance.
- Identify insights and trends from metadata analysis, build predictive model, and create interactive toolkit to visualize sensory data.
- Partner with Regional Technical Manager and Regional Category Development & Planning leads to drive, develop and execute regional sensory strategies.
- Collaborate with senior leadership across the region to integrate sensory science into long-term business objectives, product development plans and future planning considerations.
- Lead gap assessment in regional practices and implement approaches to improve efficiency, drive continues improvement, clarity, accuracy, and reproducibility of sensory study and data analysis.
- Own and manage the Regional Descriptive Program for the region, managing the day to day responsibilities and priorities, including scheduling of test requirements with Project Managers and panel lead
- Ability to apply tools and techniques to develop/plan, manage or execute multiple projects/work plans and ensure successful completion (e.g., on time, on budget).
- Able to build good relationships with multi-cultural colleagues and from multiple functions
- Experience using Design Thinking and Agile methodologies is a plus
Requirements
- 10-15 years' years of experience in CPG field, in the Food and Beverage industry preferred.
- Experience with Sensory Spectrum Methodology and descriptive panel management
Skills
- Leadership
- Product Development
- Research Designs
- Project Management
- Food Sciences
- Research Techniques
- Food Technology
- Taking Initiative
- Communication
- Consumer Research
- Laboratory Testing
- Process Improvement Plans
Compensation
- In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive
- $119,000 - $187,000.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
- Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Company paid life insurance
Company info
- Act as subject matter expert to advise on correct methodologies and lead sensory research to meet project objectives of internal partners and external customers.
- Provide clear and timely communication, synthesize multiple data sources into meaningful information and present actionable research findings while interfacing broadly with key internal stakeholders and external customers.
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