Sr Specialist Quality & Sensory
Core
Implement, coordinate, and continuously improve quality and sensory programs to ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and consumer expectations.
Role type
Senior Specialist Quality and Sensory
Builds
Quality and sensory management systems for snacking brands
Domain
Food manufacturing / Snacking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Quality & Sensory programs)
Required skills
Food safety management, Sensory evaluation methodologies, Corrective and preventive actions, Quality standards development, Internal audits, GMP/GLP knowledge, Food allergen management, Pest control, Sanitation protocols, Statistics application
Preferred skills
HACCP implementation, Food safety risk identification, Leadership of internal audit programs, Cross-functional team management, Change management, Data analytics for quality initiatives
Technologies
Sensory testing equipment, Quality management software, Statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of quality and sensory programs, Develop and execute quality evaluation processes, Coordinate sensory testing activities (descriptive analysis, discrimination, consumer evaluations), Establish product and ingredient quality standards, Monitor quality performance metrics and communicate findings, Identify and implement corrective actions for quality risks, Support product development and reformulation with quality guidance, Maintain documentation and reporting systems, Provide training and technical support to cross-functional teams, Participate in internal audits and compliance assessments, Lead continuous improvement initiatives for operational efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
