What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research And Development Manager position at Kinsa Group?
Kinsa is recruiting for a: Sensory Manager / Food Manufacturing
Location: Tennessee (Onsite)
A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Sensory Manager to lead the company's sensory evaluation program, supporting product quality, innovation, and consumer insights by partnering across Quality, R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop world-class sensory capabilities and data-driven decision making.
Compensation/Benefits:
- $130,000 base salary
- Generous Bonus Target
- Excellent Healthcare benefits
- Pension and 401k match
- PTO and Holiday pay
- Relocation assistance
Key Responsibilities and Goals:
- Lead and manage the company's sensory program, including sensory panels, laboratory operations, budgets, facilities, and team development.
- Design and implement sensory evaluation methodologies that support quality assurance, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance sensory standards for existing products while ensuring consistent testing methods and data interpretation.
- Train and support internal sensory panels across multiple manufacturing locations while partnering with external sensory resources as needed.
- Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to support innovation projects, consumer research, and new product development initiatives.
- Analyze sensory and consumer data, translating results into actionable recommendations that support business decisions.
- Lead cross-functional sensory initiatives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and scientific excellence.
Competencies Needed for Success:
- 5 years of sensory science experience within consumer packaged goods, food and beverage manufacturing.
- Strong expertise in sensory evaluation methods, experimental design, statistical analysis, and consumer research.
- Experience supporting product quality, innovation, and new product development through sensory science.
- Proven leadership experience managing sensory programs, laboratories, panels, and technical staff.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, or related discipline.
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Salary : $130,000