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Sensory and Systems Manager, Food, Northamptonshire

Employer
Focus Management Consultants Ltd
Location
Northamptonshire
Salary
£35000 - £37500 per annum + Excellent Package
Closing date
28 Feb 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Development, Other Job Function, Technical
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details



Sensory Manager required for an instantly recognisable branded food company.

Based at the company Head Office in Northamptonshire you will be responsible for delivering sensory advice to the NPD, Marketing, Manufacturing and Quality teams. As an expert in the area of sensory and consumer science your management of sensory panels will help the business to create the best version of their new products. In addition to sensory testing you will take responsibility for risk assessments on new test methods to ensure methods comply with accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities include:
  • Developing sensory testing programs such as sensory panels
  • Management of scientific and technical documents
  • Ensuring sensory methods are in line with the latest development in the sector
  • Managing internal audits and international registration requests
  • Managing a small team of Sensory Technicians


For this role we are looking for a graduate level professional in a food science related discipline. You will have an in-depth understanding of sensory and consumer testing with experience in multiple different methods and a solid understanding of population statistics.

This role is responsible for supervising, managing the workload and appraisals of two team members, deputising for the Scientific Services Manager from time to time so previous people management skills are needed.

This role is based on a Monday to Friday contract of 35 hours with occasional travel required. Alongside the base salary the company provides an extensive benefits package including 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, bonus, excellent pension and additional flexible benefits.

If you are looking for a new challenge in the Sensory and Consumer Science sector, then please send your CV or get in touch today.

Tel: +44 (0) 1625 560778 REF. DRB895051

Follow Focus Management on Twitter @foodjob

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

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