The QC Sensory Analyst is responsible for the control, organisation, and planning of the sensory panel testing.

Main responsibilities & KPIs

• Maintaining KPIs within the sensory lab (lead times, number of tests required etc.)
• Testing powder samples for sensory attributes (taste, smell, visual characteristics).
• Handling of results, inputting data into LIMS, and control of all associated documentation
• Organising the sensory area, samples, and documentation
• Updating documentation to align with current standards and requirements (Danone, ISO)
• Continuous improvement projects focusing on GLP and lead time reduction
• Compliance and enforcement of health and safety standards
• Investigating non-conformances and raising CARs
• Performing ‘Customer Experience Checks’
• Physical property testing (reconstitution, NIR, IDDSI flow test, scoop weight etc.)
• Anticipate and resolve issues
• Assist the lab administration team when required
• Reporting external testing results into LIMS
• The role is assessed against the QC objectivesExposure to multiple teams makes the role highly transversal within the quality function
• Balancing the area priorities with personal targets and projects
• Ability to develop strong relations with internal and external stakeholders
• Opportunities to expand the role to include sensory analysis
• Day-to-day ownership of an area
• Exposure to multiple aspects of QC (testing, GLP implementation, change management)
• Direct impact and ownership of sensory KPIs
• Opportunity to directly contribute to the growth and development of a team

Education & professional experience

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Capable of working on multiple priorities
• Highly organised and motivated
• Understanding of sensory analysis highly desirable

Technical skills

• Accustomed with physical processing of food ingredients, especially dry powder
• Good analytical and technical capabilities
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• PC literate and comfortable using Microsoft office and LIMS

Mangerial competencies & personal skills:

• Committed

• Set the example for others in your area
• Commit to create breakthrough results

• Open:

• Good listener
• Ability to give and receive open and constructive feedback
• Proximity to all levels and functions
• Willing to share ideas
• Inquisitive
• Good networker and collaborator with other functions & sites

• Doer

• Delivering on promises
• Taking responsibility take initiatives and measured risks
• Decision making
• Agile and pragmatic
• Complex problem solving
• Big picture thinking
• Managing complexity
• Empowered 
  • • Empowering self and team
    • Coaching and development of people
    • Coach-able and willingness to learn and develop