Hybrid Sensory Quality Lead for Private Brands

Ahold Delhaize USA; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,880 - 109,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is hiring a Quality Monitoring lead to own the routine quality review testing for Private Brand items. You will manage sensory teams, coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional partners, and drive product quality improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in related fields, strong analytical skills, and travel up to 40%. Hybrid work pattern includes 3 in-person days at core locations (including Quincy, MA) and 2 remote days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Sensory Science, Biochemistry or Microbiology.
• 5+ years of related experience, preferred in private label/manufacturing.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision.
• Expertise in sensory testing and guidance and consumer product testing.
• Travel around 20-40% of time (includes sample procurement across multiple retailers in multiple states).
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning, executing and overseeing of quality review testing strategy for all private brand items.
• Owns relationship with third party testing agency including budget and testing calendar.
• Leads weekly Product Excellence task force to address quality concerns and develop action plans.
• Conducts prioritized review of all private brand product categories.
• Leads customer research testing program and supplier outreach on reformulation efforts.
• Incorporates new technologies such as Trace One for enhanced product tracking and analysis.
• Compiles and communicates master data reports to category management and third party teams.
• Ensures quality improvement projects stay on track within timelines.
• Monitors supplier transitions for Private Brand items to mitigate changes in quality perception.
• Creates store rotation schedules, sensory tech support schedules and manages store location changes.
• Writes Sensory Ballots and sets up sensory panels.

Skills

Sensory testing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Nutrition / Sensory Science / Biochemistry / Microbiology

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA is hiring a Quality Monitoring lead to own the routine quality review testing for Private Brand items. You will manage sensory teams, coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional partners, and drive product quality improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in related fields, strong analytical skills, and travel up to 40%. Hybrid work pattern includes 3 in-person days at core locations (including Quincy, MA) and 2 remote days.