Global sensory

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. We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy. Rousselot, the health brand of Darling Ingredients, is the global leader in gelatin
- and collagen-based solutions for the food, health and nutrition, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. Working in partnership with its global customer base, Rousselot delivers advanced ingredient solutions that enable innovation, excite today's consumers and contribute to public health. Through state-of-the-art operations, extensive technical expertise and sustained scientific research, Rousselot helps customers achieve their goals and create world-class products.