QC Sensory Analyst (12 Months FTC)

Job description

About the job

The QC Sensory Analyst is responsible for the control, organisation, and planning of the sensory panel testing.

 

Main responsibilities & KPIs

·  Maintaining KPIs within the sensory lab (lead times, number of tests required etc.)
·  Testing powder samples for sensory attributes (taste, smell, visual characteristics).
·  Handling of results, inputting data into LIMS, and control of all associated documentation
·  Organising the sensory area, samples, and documentation
·  Updating documentation to align with current standards and requirements (Danone, ISO)
·  Continuous improvement projects focusing on GLP and lead time reduction
·  Compliance and enforcement of health and safety standards
·  Investigating non-conformances and raising CARs
·  Performing ‘Customer Experience Checks’
·  Physical property testing (reconstitution, NIR, IDDSI flow test, scoop weight etc.)
·  Anticipate and resolve issues
·  Assist the lab administration team when required
·  Reporting external testing results into LIMS
·  The role is assessed against the QC objectivesExposure to multiple teams makes the role highly transversal within the quality function
·  Balancing the area priorities with personal targets and projects
·  Ability to develop strong relations with internal and external stakeholders
·  Opportunities to expand the role to include sensory analysis
·  Day-to-day ownership of an area
·  Exposure to multiple aspects of QC (testing, GLP implementation, change management)
·  Direct impact and ownership of sensory KPIs
·  Opportunity to directly contribute to the growth and development of a team About you

Education & professional experience

 

·  Fluent in written and spoken English
·  Capable of working on multiple priorities
·  Highly organised and motivated
·  Understanding of sensory analysis highly desirable

Technical skills

·  Accustomed with physical processing of food ingredients, especially dry powder
·  Good analytical and technical capabilities
·  Presentation skills
·  Problem solving skills
·  PC literate and comfortable using Microsoft office and LIMS

Mangerial competencies & personal skills:

 

·  Committed
·  Set the example for others in your area
·  Commit to create breakthrough results
·  Open:
·  Good listener
·  Ability to give and receive open and constructive feedback
·  Proximity to all levels and functions
·  Willing to share ideas
·  Inquisitive
·  Good networker and collaborator with other functions & sites
·  Doer
·  Delivering on promises
·  Taking responsibility take initiatives and measured risks
·  Decision making
·  Agile and pragmatic
·  Complex problem solving
·  Big picture thinking
·  Managing complexity
·  Empowered 
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·  Empowering self and team
·  Coaching and development of people
·  Coach-able and willingness to learn and develop About Danone

The skills and experience developed in this role can serve as a strong foundation for career advancement, with potential progression opportunities including:

·  Senior Analyst
·  Team Leader
·  QA Officer
·  QA Complaints Officer
·  Quality Engineer

 
Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. 

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