Sensory Lead 35795

Position Title: Sensory Lead

Position Type: Regular FullTime

Position Location: Whittlesey

Requisition ID:35795

Theres nothing beige about McCain
Except our potatoes and were extremely passionate about them.

When you join McCain youll be joining the biggest player in the frozen potato game bringing people together around the nation for over 60 years by sharing simple delicious planet friendly food.

Weve partnered with thousands of the countrys supermarkets pubs restaurants hospitals and schools to change the way people see the humble spud. Its all about elevation and creating something better.

So come and make your career at McCain Foods.

About the role

The Plant Sensory Lead position is critical to the success of McCain Quality Program.

Plant Sensory Lead plays an essential role in supporting the plant quality management program by ensuring that the quality of the products we produce in our plants continuously meets our customers and consumers expectations. You will collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams to drive quality improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.

Plant Sensory Lead will have responsibility for managing the plant sensory program and leading quality panels. Key responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

Screen select and train panellists in sensory evaluation techniques
Conduct sensory and product calibration training
Ensure Sensory Best Practice in line with policies and procedures
Validate assessor performance and develop plans to support any training needs
Implement and maintain an incentives program to ensure panellist continued attendance and motivation
Ensure all Product Gold Standards and Calibration References used for product evaluation and panel maintenance are retained in the quantity and quality required.
Maintain accurate records of sensory evaluations
Prepare reports summarising sensory results communicate findings and make recommendations for improvement to stakeholders.
Conduct internal compliance audits of the sensory program recommend and support improvement activities in line with procedures.

A Plant Sensory Lead will actively partner with the Regional Sensory Quality Manager and Plant Quality Teams to continuously improve plant sensory programs and ensure the quality and integrity of McCain products.

About you

Youre a proactive and resultsdriven professional who thrives on accountabilityboth for yourself and those around you. A natural collaborator you excel at building strong partnerships and working together to achieve shared goals. Your customerfirst mindset ensures that you build strong relationships resilient in the face of challenges and you consistently deliver outstanding results even in highpressure situations.

Experience:

Delivering effective training
Data management
Project management
Demonstrate a good level of use of data management packages i.e Excel
Communication verbal and written
Ability to interpret and report data trends
Critical thinking and problem solving

Whats in it for me

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods youll be pleased to know we dont pay you in chips. For working hard youll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including:

An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do up to a maximum of 12 of your pay
Flexible holidays where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year
Optional health cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Chips In Volunteering Day Off to make a positive impact tothe longterm development of McCain communitiesacross the globe

And of course being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

WHERE YOULL WORK:

Youll be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough. If youve spotted our three wind turbines then youll know where we are! With about 400 employees on site were one of our largest plants across the GB business. Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products such as our Shake Shake Fries.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse antiracist inclusive meritbased and equitable workplace. As a global familyowned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family:Quality & Food Safety
Division:GB Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Department:Quality
Location(s): GB United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey

Company:McCain Foods (G.B. Ltd