Flavor Library Lead

Job Title: Flavor Library Lead

Department: Research & Development

Reports to: Flavor Lab Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Flavor Library Lead oversees the daily management and strategic development of the Flavor Library, including implementation, flavor selection, and ongoing re-evaluation. This role designs and executes sensory studies, analyzes data, and applies insights to optimize the library. The Lead coordinates cross-functional collaboration to support customer sample requests, monitors library utilization by customer segment, and integrates customer feedback into continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Job Functions

Ability to organoleptically assess flavors
The lead would be expected to comprehend theory behind different flavor formulas (compounded flavors, extracts, emulsions, powder blend and spray dried powder, etc..) and the instructions to correctly manufacture the flavor
Evaluating when new formulas should be added to the library
Re-evaluating library formulas when feedback is given
Tracking flavor library usage per total flavor samples sent
Improve/maintain materials that make for efficient compounding of flavor library items
Perform commercial evaluation of flavor library additions
Collaborate with MIH to anticipate trending flavors to add to flavor library
Perform data evaluation to evaluate successes and weaknesses of current flavor library overall
Perform data evaluation to evaluate successes and weaknesses of current flavor library by product segment
Ensuring usage rates per designated segment for library flavors
Flavor selection for requests designated for library flavors
Facilitate flavor library usage levels with applications – proactive and as needed per customer request
Facilitate communication with regulatory for flavor library sample request documentation
Lead sensory data collection and analysis for library flavors
Using Product Vision to manage formulas, and maintain properties of flavor library
Document inventory policy of flavor library and manage that inventory for efficient compounding
Facilitate communication with sales and MIH to collect customer feedback
Incorporate sensory data and customer feedback to re-evaluate flavor library
See customer requests through to requested fulfillment date, as well as possible, including Regulatory concerns with formulating products (Organic, TTB, NGP, etc) with the aid of a Flavorist when necessary.
Flavor formula entry in Sage X3 and Product Vision
Responsible initial ingredient statement generation and review
The lead should be proficient in chemical nomenclature.
The lead should be proficient in understanding flavor shelf life
The lead should be proficient in understanding proper chemical storage and handling
Reports any food safety problems to personnel with the authority to initiate actions
Uphold and demonstrate stated BFI values with respect to all job responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned
Supports critical business opportunities
Supports quality related functions when necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Biology/Food Science/Physical Science preferred

Lead must possess mathematical skills to work with ratios, percentages and statistics with and without MS Excel
3 years working within a flavor laboratory facility (R&D, Sensory or Applications)
Clearly communicate findings or organoleptic analysis with managers/supervisors
General understanding of chemistry: solubility, physical properties, chemical nomenclature, chemical functional groups
Attention to minute detail
A team player who can work well with others
A person who is able to take direction
Strength in the following skill sets: verbal, written, analytical, and problem-solving
Organization and planning
Must be comfortable learning new things and sharing ideas
Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of people
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Access and a comfort level of learning new systems

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a desk and stand in the lab for extended periods of time, using arms, hands and fingers to feel/operate a computer, phone and other necessary office/lab equipment, talk with full power of speech, hear and reach; occasionally may also be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, turn the head and torso, taste or smell.
Employee may have to exert up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, pull, push or otherwise move objects.
Specific vision abilities include close visual acuity, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is mainly subjected to an indoor office environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is an in office, full-time position.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, occasionally bend and move around the facility. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to work with allergens (dairy & food colorings)
Non-slip steel toed shoes are required on the Production Floor
Hairnets and facial hair nets are required to be worn on the Production Floor
Lab coats, uniforms or coveralls are mandatory on the Production Floor

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