Senior Sensory Manager

Job Title: Senior Sensory Manager IILocation: Springdale, AR, USType: Full-TimeJob descriptionLearn, grow and make an impactReady to raise your game? Ready to make an impact? The Senior Sensory Manager II is an exciting, fast-paced role in which you will lead the sensory learning agenda for a major Business Unit. At the client, our Sensory leaders are strategic business partners. From front end exploration of sensory cues to robust validation, you'll play a critical role in designing and launching winning innovative products. As a champion of our Consumer Product Quality Program, you'll ensure our flagship products maintain the quality expectations of our long-time consumers. You'll be challenged to identify new methods and approaches to drive continuous improvement and elevate the sensory function. Your work, in collaboration with R&D, Marketing and Consumer Insights, will influence important business decisions across the entire Business Unit.What you'll doLead sensory learning agenda for both strategic & tactical initiatives; giving your perspective on how projects might impact the business long termLeverage your extensive experience to effectively balance hybrid research approaches with existing knowledge and deep understanding of key sensory attributes to quickly deliver actionable guidance for R&DTranslate consumer expectations to aid in functional product development and assessment of new technologiesFrequently interact with the leadership team, sharing key insights and offering advice on product-related challengesWork through ambiguous situations and demonstrate your strong agility in adjusting to evolving business needsDevelop & maintain strategic partnerships with Product Development, Consumer Insights, Marketing, Culinary, Packaging, Quality and External Research VendorsLearn and grow, as you stretch yourself to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement to evolve the sensory function and your personal developmentEffectively manage the sensory budget; address and prioritize immediate and forward-looking strategic needsChampion the consumer product quality program, and recommend action into strategic planningStay up-to-date on new research techniques through conferences, research materials and industry experts; apply methods new to the client, as appropriate, through a 'test and learn' approachMotivate, engage and empower junior team members through training and mentoringWhat we're looking for:Education & Work Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Sensory, Food Science, Psychology or related field; M.S., Ph.D. or Sensory Certification is preferred. Proficient in food science. Industry experience with B.S. (8+ yrs.); M.S. (6+ yrs.); Ph.D. (4+ yrs.). A plus: experience with meat and/or meat substitutes.Supervisory & Travel:This role can have up to 4 direct reports, from Sensory Technician to Sr. Sensory Scientist I. Experience managing and/or mentoring junior team members a plus. Travel up to 25%. 6+ domestic trips per year for innovation, cost savings, and quality research initiatives.Knowledgeable in...(The "What")Food Science / Sensory Science / Advanced data analysis (design of experiments, category appraisals) / Qualitative research / Quantitative research / New Methods Development / Microsoft Office / Project Management / Budget ManagementDemonstrate strong soft skills...(The "How")Leadership / Independence / Strategic Agility / Holistic Thinking / Influence / Collaboration / Analytical Thinking / Risk Assessment / Prioritization / Troubleshooting / MentoringWhat are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?Must be willing to relocate to Northwest Arkansas.Bachelor's Degree in Sensory, Food Science, Psychology or related field; M.S., Ph.D. or Sensory Certification is preferred. Proficient in food science. Industry experience with B.S. (8+ yrs.); M.S. (6+ yrs.); Ph.D. (4+ yrs.). A plus: experience with meat and/or meat substitutes.What are the nice-to-have skills?CPG experienceIs relocation available?Yes, nationwide