Mgr Sensory Services

Requisition ID: 30594 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 
Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   
 
We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  
 
The Headlines:   
In the role of Manager, Sensory Services working in Milwaukee, WI you will be part of the Quality Services Team.  You will provide leadership and is responsible for developing, implementing, and verifying the effectiveness of Molson Coors North America sensory programs. You will lead and prioritizes the work of a team of sensory  professionals.  In addition to this, you will plan, design, develop, execute, and manage routine and advanced sensory projects and programs on beer, products associated with the brewing process, flavored malt beverages, seltzers and new beverage categories in support of broader efforts for the Molson Coors Integrated Supply Chain organization.

This includes interplant evaluations, competitor evaluations, international licensee evaluations, co-man evaluations, new product and packaging innovation, and process, product, and packaging improvements. Establishes and administers brewery-wide sensory program. You will assure sensory consistency across 11 large domestic breweries, craft breweries and numerous international licensee breweries.  This role will develop and maintain flavor profiles that define sensory characteristics of all Molson Coors brands. 

You will be responsible for development and execution of sensory panel training and panel monitoring programs to ensure accurate and reliable sensory data across multiple beverage categories. 

This position reports to Sr. Mgr Quality Services and works closely with internal partners including Quality, Brewing, R&D and Innovation teams.

The Responsibilities: 

• Manages and develops all sensory testing at the corporate and brewery level for quality monitoring programs, process and product improvements, new product and packaging innovations, cost saving projects and flavor stability initiatives
• Identifies, develops and manages complex sensory projects. Plans, designs, executes and analyzes sensory projects and programs.  Recognized SME across a wide range of sensory and statistical methods, consulting on sensory test designs and interpretation of sensory results. 
• Develops and implements new sensory testing methods/procedures.
• Develops and maintains sensory standards and test methods.
• Develops and manages taste panelist training and performance assement programs. 
• Develops lexicons for new beverage categories

 
The Other Qualifications: 

• You are an authentic leader.  You value and respect differences and believe diversity with inclusion is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture 
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or science related field  with 7 years of sensory experience OR a Master’s Degree or Certification in Sensory Science with 5 years sensory experience
• You have advanced knowledge of the principles and techniques of sensory evaluation of beverages as they apply to brewing and other beverage categories
• You have advanced knowledge and use of statistical methods such as analysis of variance, multi-variant analysis of variance, regression analysis, correlation analysis, factor analysis and principle component analysis for the treatment of sensory data
• You have in-depth knowledge of the brewing process and the ability to troubleshoot flavor issues
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities
• You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome  
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments  
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow  
• You exhibit our core values

 
Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance. 
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

Molson Coors is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.