Sensory Lead at Dufil Prima Foods Plc

Dufil Prima Foods Plc is one of the fast-growing FMCG companies in Nigeria with eight processing locations across the nation. Over the past 17 years in the Nigerian market, Dufil Group has had a remarkable impact on the Nigerian culinary landscape. Our Product, Indomie Instant Noodles which appeals to several demographic groups has grown to become a household name across the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sensory Lead

Location: Lagos

Details

• We are seeking to recruit candidates who will lead the function in all aspects related to sensory analysis of all consumer products and provide sensory expertise to product development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or supervise external and internal attribute linked sensory panels.
• Use statistical tools for data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Sensory services to various product categories like Noodles, Pasta, Snacks, Edible Oils, e.t.c.
• Work closely with Product Development, Quality Control, Operations, Marketing and Consumer Insights.
• Conduct or assist product development and quality control in shelflife studies.
• Recruitment, training and monitoring of panelists.
• Conduct training in corporate and factory locations.
• Maintain strong expertise in sensory science.
• Implement new sensory and consumer methodologies.
• Participate in sensory-related product issues that may arise.
• Overall management of Sensory Lab.

Qualification and Skills

• Masters in Food Technology or related discipline.
• Minimum of second-class, lower division.
• 25 to 30 years of age.
• Expertise in sensory principles and methodologies.
• 5 years minimum relevant Research and Development Experience in FMCG/Flavor Industry.

Application Closing Date
18th September, 2020.