Sensory Research Manager

2 meses atrás

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil Tate & Lyle Tempo inteiro
Sensory Lead/Manager Job Description

At Tate & Lyle, we are seeking a highly skilled Sensory Lead/Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in driving customer excellence through sensory research.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the Descriptive Program for the region, overseeing daily responsibilities and priorities, including scheduling test requirements with Project Managers and panel leads.
  • Advise on correct methodologies to meet project objectives of internal partners and external customers.
  • Demonstrate scientific and technical leadership in sensory research to internal partners and external customers.
  • Work closely with leadership to implement approaches to improve efficiency, clarity, accuracy, and reproducibility of sensory study and data analysis.
  • Identify insights and trends from metadata analysis, build predictive models, and create interactive toolkits.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Define sensory and consumer research objectives to support short- and long-term initiatives.
  • Develop research proposals to meet business needs.
  • Review scientific literatures and stay up-to-date with new trends, technologies, regulations, and methodologies in sensory evaluation.
  • Mentor, train, and develop colleagues within regional and global teams.
  • Interface broadly with key internal stakeholders and external customers to provide clear and timely communication and interpretation of research findings.
  • Protect intellectual properties by following policies and best practices in knowledge management, IP execution, and information sharing.
  • Promote innovative expertise of Tate & Lyle by presenting research findings in Science and Education Outreach events and scientific conferences.
  • Accurately and consistently record experimental methods, materials, and results in sensory databases.
  • Contribute to intellectual activities such as drafting invention disclosures and patent applications, presenting at scientific conferences, providing sensory training to internal colleagues and external customers.
  • Be a consumer advocate on project teams.
  • Participate in various company activities, such as safety training, employee surveys, safety audits, and OSHA training.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology/Engineering or Sensory-related field (e.g., statistics, consumer science, cognitive behavior). Master's Degree in Sensory Science is preferred.
  • 10-15 years of experience in the CPG field, with a preference for the Food and Beverage industry.
  • Proficient in using sensory software (e.g., Compusense, EyeQuestion, Fizz, Red Jade, Sims) and statistical software (e.g., SAS, JMP, XLSTAT), PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Word.
  • Deep expertise in a broad range of sensory and consumer research techniques.
  • Experience with Sensory Spectrum Methodology and descriptive panel management.
  • Customer-focused and solution-oriented approach.
  • Pragmatic, analytical approach, able to adapt to changing business requirements.
  • Strong background in statistics and data science applied to sensory and consumer data.
  • Solid communication skills, including the ability to write concise, informative reports and verbally present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to listen and identify project objectives and influence research plans to conduct the correct sensory and/or consumer studies at the right time, thereby increasing the success rate.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, including knowledge of project management principles.
  • 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).
  • Self-motivated with the ability to effectively focus and motivate resources.
  • Able to build good relationships with multi-cultural colleagues and from multiple functions.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving timelines.
  • Experience using Design Thinking and Agile methodologies is a plus.
  • Fluency in English, written and spoken, and one local language is essential.
  • Experience of working with strict health and safety protocols in a laboratory environment is essential.
  • Enthusiastic about food.
Skills:
  • Leadership
  • Product Development
  • Research Designs
  • Project Management
  • Food Sciences
  • Research Techniques
  • Food Technology
  • Taking Initiative
  • Communication
  • Consumer Research
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Process Improvement Plans
  • Data Collections
  • Sensory Testing
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Continuous Improvement (CI)

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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