Sensory Panel Leader

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Panel Leader. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for sensory science and a strong attention to detail, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to the success of our sensory panel activities., In this role you will take leadership of our external panel made up of approximately 30 people. You will work closely with our Sensory Specialists to assist in data analysis and reporting for sensory tests. You will also be responsible for leading and supporting all sensory panel-related activities, ensuring the successful execution of sensory methods and best practices.,

• Manage sensory panels: Plan, lead, and execute internal and external panel sessions.
• Collaborate with the Sensory Specialists for seamless execution.
• Screen , train, and monitor the performance of panellists, providing timely feedback.
• Provide assistance on sensory tests: Administer sensory tests following the guidance of the Sensory Specialist and best practices. Manage products under test, including procurement, storage, and disposal. Ensure compliance with documentation tracking.
• Support internal tastings: Organize, prepare, and execute tastings. Summarize results for stakeholders.
• Provide sensory insights to R&D projects: Contribute to sensory analysis discussions. Support the analysis and presentation of sensory results.
• Assist in the development of category-specific sensory trainings.
• Implement good laboratory practices
• Promote and contribute to sensory activities: Improve sensory methods within the organization. Contribute to internal trainings. Maintain glossaries for product categories., We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!
  
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Marketing Research, Food Technology, Food Science, or related field.
• Supervisory experience in leading sensory laboratory activities or working with sensory agencies, preferably in the food, flavour, or beverage industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office and dedicated technical software.
  
  Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage company, operating in 187 countries worldwide. Part of Nestlé's global network of research centres across the world, our NPTC Confectionery York site focuses on developing and delivering excellence in confectionery innovation worldwide. Our aim is to lead the way in how confectionery and healthy snacks are developed, manufactured and packaged. It's a place where creativity and practicality meet to turn fantastic concepts into exceptional industrialised products consumers will love.
  
  Circa £36,000 per annum + potential bonus + 12 flexible days in addition to our excellent holiday entitlement + other fantastic benefits
This is a full-time permanent opportunity, but we are always open to discuss individual's flexible working needs so please speak to use during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you., What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.