Sensory Coordinator LATAM

Barry Callebaut Group; Toluca; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 680.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive benefits

Flexible work environment

Diversity & Inclusion culture

Descripción de la vacante

Barry Callebaut Group in Mexico is seeking a Regional Sensory Coordinator to rollout the global sensory structure across LATAM, ensuring first-time quality and alignment with customer requirements. The role focuses on coordinating sensory testing, training local experts, and partnering with global and European teams to resolve material and process issues.

You will lead the setup of training programs for taste evaluation, monitor sensitivity and reporting, and support production sites to sustain

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's in Food Sciences or related field.
• 3–5 years of sensory evaluation experience in consumer goods or food manufacturing.
• Conversational English (B2+).
• Quality Systems and Food Safety certifications desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and train taste evaluation programs with global sensory manager.
• Train local sensory experts per global program.
• Monitor and report taste as a quality parameter across sites.
• Support regional sensory coordinators and customer requirements.

Conocimientos

Sensory evaluation experience

English proficiency (B2+)

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree / Master’s Degree in Food Sciences or related field

Descripción del empleo

THIS ROLE COULD BE BASED IN MONTERREY , NUEVO LEON OR TOLUCA, EDO MEX.

About The Role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate. The Regional Sensory Coordinator will be responsible for all the activities to ensure the sensory quality performance of Barry Callebaut in the LATAM region. The objective is to roll out the global sensory structure and procedures, guide and evaluate all sites to implement and sustain them to produce first time quality results. This position is also a key support for customer sensory requirements and alignments, product development, product optimization and issue troubleshooting for any internal or external requirements. The regional Sensory coordinator will ensure each production site is aligned with global sensory quality assurance program and systems.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Set up the training program for taste to evaluate ingredients and finished products (procedures, methods, software program) in cooperation with the global sensory manager.
• Train local sensory experts according to the global training program (procedures, methods, software program).
• Follow up with local teams to ensure that taste is evaluated, monitored and reported as a quality parameter.
• Provide support and advice to the European local sensory coordinators as the regional sensory expert (example: expired materials, raw material non-conformities and complaints).
• Train and support the local sites with the sensory software program.

Coordination Of Sensory Tests For Internal And External Customers

• Coordinate and/or conduct sensory tests for plants in the region in the event of insufficient capacity or expertise.
• Regional point of contact for sensory for external customers and review, as needed, customer requirements related to sensory.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree / Master’s Degree in Food Sciences or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in sensory evaluation within a consumer goods or food manufacturing environment
• Conversational English skills (B2+)
• Quality Systems and Food Safety certifications (HACCP, etc) - desirable
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to deliver clear, structured, and engaging presentations to diverse audiences

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.