Sensory Manager

Sensory Manager
24-month FTC
Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops popchips Nik Naks and more)

Join our snack-loving team
Were looking for a Sensory Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you you this could be your next big move.

Who are we
Were KP Snacks part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries over 15000 of us work together to make the snacks people love from Hula Hoops to the UK were a team of around 2400 colleagues based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture where we speak up celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

About the role

This is a highly influential role leading a team of specialist sensory colleagues and expert tasters while providing sensory expertise to Research & Development Marketing Research & Insights Operations and Commercial teams. You will ensure robust sensory testing and analysis supports key business decisions across innovation product improvement cost optimisation and quality.

As our sensory expert you will use a range of sensory methodologies and statistical techniques to deliver meaningful insights helping us develop brilliant products that delight consumers. You will also champion best practice in sensory evaluation build strong relationships across our sites and identify opportunities to continuously improve our sensory capability.

If youre passionate about food sensory science and leading high-performing teams wed love to hear from you.

Whats in it for you
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:

• Competitive annual salary annual salary review and annual bonus opportunity (target 7.5%) plus KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions and 6000 car allowance

• 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to five additional days plus additional holiday after five years service

• Comprehensive healthcare including Single Cover Private Healthcare Health Cash Plan Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme

• Electric Vehicle Car Scheme supporting more sustainable and cost-effective travel

• KP4ME benefits platform with discounts cashback and wellbeing support

• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life

What will you be doing

• Leading sensory capability across KP Snacks and Intersnack
  Managing the delivery of sensory programmes and ensuring resources are effectively deployed to support innovation product improvement cost reduction and business growth activities

• Providing expert sensory insights and recommendations
  Designing and delivering sensory studies analysing complex data using appropriate statistical techniques and translating findings into clear recommendations that support business decision making

• Leading and developing a high-performing sensory team
  Recruiting training coaching and motivating sensory panellists and colleagues managing performance and ensuring the highest standards of sensory evaluation and testing are maintained

• Driving sensory excellence and capability building
  Promoting best practice across the business designing and delivering sensory training introducing new methodologies and supporting colleagues to make informed product development decisions

• Building strong stakeholder relationships
  Partnering with colleagues across Research & Development Research & Insights Operations Marketing and Commercial teams as well as external partners and Intersnack colleagues to deliver impactful sensory programmes

Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:

• Strong sensory and FMCG experience
  Strong experience in an FMCG environment ideally food with experience in sensory assessment product development and leading sensory panels

• Excellent analytical and technical skills
  Knowledge of sensory methodologies statistical analysis and sensory software such as Compusense Minitab R or similar with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights

• People leadership and influencing skills
  Experience leading and developing teams managing priorities and building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

• Relevant scientific qualification and commercial awareness
  A bachelors degree or equivalent in a science discipline ideally including food science and/or statistics alongside an understanding of the food industry and consumer needs

• A proactive and passionate approach
  A genuine enthusiasm for food flavour and sensory science excellent communication skills strong Excel and PowerPoint capability and a valid UK driving licence

Our purpose
At KP Snacks were passionate about creating happy snacking moments through our great tasting snacks and iconic brands. Every day millions of people enjoy our products including Hula Hoops McCoys KP Nuts Tyrrells Skips POM-BEAR and Butterkist making us one of the UKs leading snack manufacturers.

For decades weve been delighting consumers by combining well-loved favourites with exciting innovations that reflect changing tastes and expectations. Were equally passionate about our people and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow develop and make a real impact.

As part of the Intersnack Group one of the worlds leading snack manufacturers we combine global expertise with a shared commitment to creating happy snacking moments every day.

Were committed to inclusion
Were building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you just let us know.

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