Global sensory & quality expert
ekgz.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/DarlingII · Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium · hybrid
POSITION TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Set-up and roll-out of the Global Sensory Program:- Help with the set-up and documentation of the global sensory program;
- Training of the Plant Sensory Leader to work in-dependently at the plant;
- Support the plants in the training of their sensory panels;
- Develop documentation for the program.
- As an ambassador of our taste and smell program you are responsible for:- maintaining and coordinating our expert team (includes training of new experts in this team);
- monitoring the performance of the products and sensory panels in the factories;
- use your expertise for significant sensory problems and/or customer complaints.
- Build internal knowledge on sensory characteristics of Rousselot Products:- R&D: fully analyze the sensory characteristics of products;
- Quality: work with quality and other departments to improve quality of product;
- Production: understand the process parameters that lead to unwanted sensory characteristics.
- You manage and coordinate small and large quality projects worldwide, across our production plants. This means that you:- know how to identify quality problems;
- do a clear analysis, whether or not data-driven;
- are able to generate and implement proper solutions.
- You ensure that everything is secured in our quality system and align our different production sites on this matter.
Of course we will provide a thorough training/education in sensory and quality.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- You have a Master's degree in a scientific field (bioengineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical, biotechnical sciences) and have at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- You have an analytical mindset and you are a real problem solver. Tackling more complex problems really gives you energy.
- Knowledge of sensory is a big plus.
- Affinity with quality issues and experience with quality management systems as ISO, IFS, … is a bonus.
- You have strong communication skills and enjoy both internal and external customer contacts.
- You are comfortable coordinating larger and smaller projects, within a global company.
- You have a healthy dose of persuasion and you always know how to set the right priorities.
- You have good presentation skills.
- You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
- There is no I in team and you know that very well. You are able to work independently, always keeping in mind our good team spirit.
WE OFFER:- A unique opportunity to contribute to the success of an innovative and multinational organization.
- A unique opportunity to learn on the job and to build up knowledge, and transferable skills, and to gain qualifications that will be an asset throughout your working life.
- Open multicultural company culture, where entrepreneurship is highly appreciated.