As a Sensory Specialist your scope is global. Your main focus is to provide sensory expertise within the Supply Chain of Friesland Campina. You are responsible to ensure that all laboratories and factories are supported to work according to Friesland Campina approved sensory methods and standards. You also liaise with colleagues and stakeholders at Methods and Analytical Development, factories, corporate and local QA/QC and R&D to ensure good alignment between all parties.

• BSc/MSc degree in food technology, quality or related field of expertise
• Keen interest in sensory analysis and QA/QC
• Hands-on approach in supporting practical implementation of sensory QC analysis at our laboratories and factories
• Experience with training and facilitation of sensory panels is a pre
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch is a must
• Strong all-round communication and influencing skills at different levels of the organization
• A proactive and independent person who likes to work with diverse groups of people
• Friendly, flexible approach targeted to audience
• Flexible to travel both locally and internationally on a regular basis

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence
• We offer great work life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package so you can enjoy it
• Workweek of 38 hours, competitive pension scheme, holiday allowance of 8%, end year allowance 4%, bonus scheme, flexible working hours and the ability to work from home.
• Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey
• Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths
• A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners
• Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world
• Free cheese and milk at lunch in the central office, and barista coffee to help you go through your working days with a lot of joy
• Friesland Campina has a ‘fietsplan’

As a Global Sensory Specialist you are in the lead for supporting the implementation of a QC Sensory program in Supply Chain. You are responsible for the roll-out of compliant sensory methods for product release, monitoring and shelf life at our laboratories and factories.
You provide the tools and methods to ensure that we have competent, screened and trained people doing sensory analysis. You provide training and expertise to staff of different levels and functions, including operators in the factory, QC panelists in the laboratory and team leads. You make sure that the critical-to-quality parameters and defects for each product are understood and measured at the right level. You provide guidance in managing sensory panels and setting up proficiency testing.
You coordinate with local plant, production and quality management to ensure that sensory methods are implemented and maintained correctly. You connect panel leaders globally through digital community building and create a network of QC sensory expertise inside Friesland Campina and with suppliers.

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The Sensory Team within Methods and Analytical Development is a small team that plays an essential role in developing the Friesland Campina strategy of guarding the sensory quality of our products. Because of the recent reorganization at Friesland Campina there were some changes in the team including the possibility of a newly scoped sensory role. This role is based in the Netherlands, with both a local (Dutch) and global scope. The office is located in Leeuwarden, partially working from home is an option. Also regular travel to factories in the Netherlands can be expected, and occasional travel abroad (especially to Southeast Asia and Africa) will be part of the job.

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