SENSORY TEAM LEAD AT CPW S.A – NESTLE

SENSORY TEAM LEAD AT CPW S.A – NESTLE & GENERAL MILLS

Sensory and Shelf-Life group

Undefined period of time, act rate 100% (CPW Orbe, Switzerland)

CPW S.A is a highly successful dynamic joint venture between Nestlé & General Mills, producing & distributing Nestlé breakfast cereals and cereal bars worldwide since 1990. CPW’s main Innovation Centre is located in Orbe, Switzerland with around 100 people of various nationalities. Across the world CPW directly employs 4500 staff. “The Power of the Big and Spirit of the Small” is the operating principle of Cereal Partners Worldwide

Key responsibilities

  • Senior Sensory scientist:
    • Lead sensory activities: provide sensory support and expertise to innovation/renovation and shelf life projects
    • Set up sensory studies, analyze and interpret data, and report results orally or in written form
    • Interact closely with the Product Developers and Product Guidance Specialists for deeper understanding of liking drivers and ensure product superiority
    • Continuously improve sensory methods in order to make the Innovation Centre recognized as center of excellence for sensory within CPW
  • Team Lead:
    • Lead and develop a team of panel leaders and technicians
    • Supervise the daily activities of panel leaders and technicians

Education and experience

  • Master degree in food science or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years of confirmed experience in sensory research
  • Proficient in statistical analysis and interpretation of sensory data (discrimination and descriptive tests) using FIZZ and analysis software programs (XLSTATS, SPSS, others…)
  • Experienced in coaching people
  • Fluent in English and French

 

Further information

 

Posted: 1.9.15

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