Sensory & Consumer Science Manager

McCormick & Company; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavor is seeking a Sensory & Consumer Science Manager to oversee sensory projects and support product development. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership skills, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and substantial experience in sensory science. This position involves collaborating with teams and providing strategic research advice. A competitive package is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sensory & Consumer Scientist or similar role.
• Experience in managing a team or mentoring others.
• Experience of leading presentations and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from brief to completion.
• Provide strategic research advice to stakeholders.
• Compile scientific sensory reports and present results.
• Line-manage a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists.

Skills

Demonstrable experience in sensory & consumer science

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong people skills and team player

Fully operational in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field

Tools

Sensory and consumer software packages

Job description

Sensory & Consumer Science Manager

Location: Haddenham or Peterborough, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support product development from brief to completion by providing key sensory and consumer science inputs used during the lifecycle of projects
• Provide strategic research advice to stakeholders to best meet business needs
• Compile scientific sensory reports on objective(s), methodologies and results
• Interpret results and present in appropriate format to stakeholders and provide recommendations
• Work in close collaboration with quality teams in UK sites
• Drive operational and strategic plans (e.g. roadmaps) with key Business Units
• Advise on correct methodologies to meet objectives to internal and external customers
• Compile scientific proposals as per customer request/proactively
• Promote the Sensory & Consumer Science and Customer Centricity internally and externally
• Gather and analyse sensory information according to recognised international standards
• Drive growth of faster, more affordable research methods
• Line-Manage a team of Sensory & Consumer Scientists and Analysts in the UK to ensure best practices are applied throughout the region and aligned with Sensory & Consumer Science Community of Practice (both EMEA and Global)
• Continuous maintenance of knowledge regarding Sensory and Consumer Science
• Manage the prioritisation of scheduling projects
• Drive Sensory trainings and awareness sessions as needed

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Demonstrable experience in sensory & consumer science, with experience as a Sensory & Consumer Scientist role or similar.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field.
• Experience in managing a team of sensory and consumer scientists would be advantageous alternatively demonstrable experience in mentoring others and enabling their performance and development would be considered.
• Experience of leading customer and stakeholder presentations, training and practical sessions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong people skills and team player.
• Fully operational in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) suite and in the use of sensory and consumer software packages.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

McCormick is a global leader in flavor with over 14,000 employees and more than $6 Billion in annual sales. We produce spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavor products worldwide.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISABILITY CONFIDENCE STATEMENT

We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.