Sensory Manager

Lubeck, Germany

Full Time

Join us a Sensory Manager to push the boundaries of food science.

Unlock your curiosity at Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

Explore the possibilities in Europe

Europe is home to our global HQ and to offices and facilities in 50 countries. Our teams are driving Tate & Lyle’s growth throughout the continent – and supporting colleagues worldwide in transforming our business and culture. Europe is the planet’s biggest market for new trends in drink and food, with an unmatched appetite for innovation. We are releasing the full potential in our people - to find proactive solutions that give our customers the competitive edge.

Your role in our future

As Sensory Manager you will partner with commercial and application teams to plan and execute sensory research, including drafting detailed test protocols, screening qualified panels, designing and analysing results with appropriate statistical methods, to provide your recommendations.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with project teams to plan and execute high quality, hands-on, sensory research, including drafting detailed test protocol, screening qualified panel, designing and analyzing results with appropriate statistical method, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrate scientific and technical leadership in sensory research. In particular:
  • Assess gaps in current practice and implement approaches to improve efficiency, clarity, accuracy, and reproducibility of sensory study and data analysis.
  • Identify insights and trends from metadata analysis, build predictive model, and create interactive toolkit
  • Review scientific literatures and keep up with the new trend, technology, regulation, and methodology in sensory evaluation
  • Train and develop more junior colleagues
• Interface broadly with key internal stakeholders and external customers to provide clear and timely communication and interpretation of research findings.
• Protect intellectual properties by following policies and best practices in knowledge management, IP execution, and information sharing
• Promote innovative expertise of Tate & Lyle by presenting research findings in Science and Education Outreach events and scientific conferences

What we’re looking for

We look for people who will thrive in a changing business and a culture that is evolving day by day – we value curiosity, courage and a willingness to challenge others constructively. Hungry for impact, you will be excited by delivering original and imaginative content for our fast-growing business. You also need:

• Food industry experience working in sensory evaluation or in product development where consumer-testing is involved (minimum 3 years)
• Knowledge of theory, principles, and design of sensory tests and data analysis methods, including experience with sensory testing software - e.g. EyeQuestion, Compusense, SIMS, etc.
• Knowledge of impact of storage and shelf on sensory attributes and ability to assess these impacts
• Direct experience with statistical analysis software - SAS, JMP, XLSTAT preferred
• Current industry knowledge and understanding of trends in food and beverage industry
• A customer focused and solution-oriented approach
• Pragmatic, analytical approach, able to adapt to changing business requirements
• Strong communication and presentation skills, experienced with internal and external audiences
• Experience of working with strict health and safety protocols in a laboratory environment is essential
• A Masters or PhD in Sensory ideally, or Food Science/technology/Engineering, Biostatistics and related subjects
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, and one other European language is essential

Rewarding your contribution

As business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. The global package includes a bonus scheme, 16-week Equal Parental Leave and mental health & well-being support.

Joining Tate & Lyle in Germany

Lubeck is our key Customer Innovation and Collaboration Center in Europe. Less than an hour from Hamburg, the site opened in Summer 2021 as our new regional innovation hub, purpose-built with expanded lab and pilot plant facilities, an analytical and sensory centre, a training center and offices. The breadth and quality of our facilities enable us to do everything here on site.

Colleagues from across Europe come to train and learn. There is a diverse, inclusive culture with people from all over the world – everyone knows each other, and you see lots of smiles on faces. Hybrid working is encouraged.

Our country specific benefits include: a 36.25 hr week and an onsite gym and café with unlimited tea and coffee. Competitive salary / 13th Payments, 30 days annual leave and 40€ per month for a private pension plan

More information can be accessed on our Website through this link: https://www.tateandlyle.com/news/our-doors-are-open-tate-lyle-lubeck

Please note: Our aim is to build a truly European centre of excellence and as such we actively encourage applications from outside of Germany. However, as a global business, with English as our business operating language, please be advised that applications should be submitted in English.  

Apply now

This is a pivotal time in Tate & Lyle’s the 160-year history. We hope you will join our team in Transforming Lives through the Science of Food.

Tate & Lyle believes in the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are committed to all our employees being seen and heard, and value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities and experiences. We welcome applications from all.

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Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.