Sensory Specialist

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.  

Sensory Specialist - Your next step?

In this exciting job you'll...

• Perform sensory analysis of raw materials and finished products according to established analytical methods and procedures.
• Deal with Top Customer rejections and delays.
• Perform sensory analysis and document management for qualifying new suppliers.
• Train junior employees in the quality control team and the formation of back-ups.
• Plan and carry out sensory training and selection of new panelists.
• Responsible for ensuring the verification of sensory analysis methodology.
• Participate in defining and drawing up workflows for the laboratory's local, regional and global projects.
• Ensure correct implementation of internal requirements for sensory analysis.
• Participate in internal and external audits related to compliance with standards.
• Responsible for compliance with preventive and corrective actions in the sensory area.
• Responsible for acting directly in the critical analysis of results to support decision making.
• Lead Quality Control improvement projects and define proactive measures to avoid problems.
• Ensure the preparation, revision and checking of laboratory documents such as procedures and methods of analysis ensuring good documentation practices and training.
• Lead the investigation of analytical deviations to identify the root cause using quality tools and CAPAS management.
• Responsible for preparing and delivering technical training to clients.
• Monitor area indicators to improve service.
• Ensure the stock of materials and environmental conditions required for analysis.
• Ensure the organization, cleanliness and ideal conditions for use of the Sensory Analysis laboratories.
• Plan and implement sensory analysis projects.
• Work cross-functionally to provide sensory support in investigations/projects in the operations areas.
• Develop sensory team members.
• Responsible for coordinating and driving the implementation of global standards for sensory testing within the department.
• Monitor trends in sensory results (Quality Notifications from raw materials, quality and customers) to avoid out-of-specification situations and ensure release quality.
• Coordinate indicators, dashboards and review of descriptive data and performance analysis, proposing improvements for better performance and development of the laboratory.
• Work on strategies to optimize processes and products.

This is an 100% on site position, at our Jaguaré site, reporting to the Quality Control Coordinator.

You?

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Engineering or related.
• At least 10 years' experience in sensory analysis.
• Specialization or post-graduate course in related area.
• Knowledge of sensory analysis methodologies.
• Experience in sensory training and selection of new panelists.
• Knowledge of sensory investigation and trend analysis (OOS and OOT), applying quality tools (PDCA, 5 PQ's, Ishikawa).
• Experience participating in complex sensory projects, supporting improvements in the laboratory area.
• Experience in auditing (internal and external).
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Experience in SAP.
• Advanced English. Spanish Desirable.

Our Benefits:

• Medical and Dental plan for you and your dependents;
• Private Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• On-site restaurant
• Free Parking or Charter or Transportation Voucher
• GymPass
• Daycare Assistance (for women with children up to 5 years and 11 months)
• Pharmacy Assistance (medicine paid through payroll)
• Employee Assistance Program - specialized assistance and guidance in legal, psychological, financial, and social matters - 100% Confidential.

Diversity and Inclusion - Inclusive Workplace Commitment: 

At Givaudan, we value diversity and believe that a variety of perspectives enhances our workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively seek to hire individuals with disabilities, different ethnicities and genders and are committed to ensure equal opportunities for all employees and support their success.

#LI-Onsite

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.