Provide leadership on internal sensory panels and protocols for Kroger Corporate Brand products. Assist manager, Sensory Services to maintain all sensory panels. Provide leadership and training to technicians on sensory software. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR). Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Work with CFT manager and sensory technician in coordinating, conducting and reporting sensory activities for Kroger Enterprise products
Handle internal panels when sensory technician is unavailable
Assist with surveying and conducting out-of-the ordinary panel situations
Attend cuttings and assist with home use tests when the CFT manager/senior sensory scientist is unavailable; provide final determination of panel protocols in unusual cases in conjunction with the project team
Work with outside panel locations on routine panel requests, allowing the manager to work more closely with CFT and Corporate Brands on product evaluation strategies for innovative categories and products
Learn, implement and manage any new features of the sensory software that will benefit the paneling process
Visit and observe protocols at outside panel locations as needed
Handle invoices for the entire department, assuring prompt delivery of invoices to Accounting
Work with the CFT Manager and Sr. Sensory Scientist to expand the panelist database
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Retail
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