Sensory Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Sensory team in delivering superior sensory expertise to support Sensient’s business, growth and customer initiatives.
• Define priorities and effectively manage project execution through standard (ASTM) sensory protocols and best practices to deliver superior insights that provide winning solutions and drive business performance.
• Ensure implementation of latest sensory methodologies including relevant statistical analysis and computerized testing protocols within the Sensory team, supervising and mentoring where appropriate.
• Work closely with the cross functional teams by providing technical leadership in sensory and consumer insights and influencing decision making in meeting business objectives.
• Lead the presentation of sensory results to effectively communicate insights to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the sensory team initiatives in training and maintaining the descriptive panel as well as common flavor language training to internal and external customers.
• Lead the presentation and promotion of Sensient Sensory capabilities to internal and external customers.
• Network with Sensory professional bodies (ASTM, SSP, IFT- Sensory and Customer Service Science Division) to promote Sensient and be current with advances in Sensory and Customer Evaluation in the industry.
• Develop and apply Sensient solutions and insights to create a competitive edge.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required in Food Science, Sensory Science or other related field with emphasis in sensory.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in sensory science, food science, or sensory experience preferred.

Skills

• Proven experience and proficiency in the design and implementation of sensory programs, sensory and consumer research, statistical analysis, design of experiment, and project management.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical skills (binomial, beta binomial, multivariate) with proven data interpretation knowledge.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with some regular guidance.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Excellent team building and supervisory skills including mentoring and coaching.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

Schedule

• Onsite work 5 days per week.