QC – Sensory Specialist – KUWAITI DANISH DAIRY COMPANY (KCSC)

To lead, develop, implement and manage all company quality sensory evaluation related systems, standards and policies that enable KKD Company to meet consumer expectation by delivering constant and preferable sensory wise products, in compliance requirements across the organisation.. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish, roll out, and implement a sensory evaluation program for raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
2. Develop and maintain up-to-date reference samples for raw materials and finished products.
3. Execute daily sensory evaluation assessments for the release of finished products and raw materials, including sample preparation and additional sensory analyses in line with KDD-established protocols.
4. Ensure proper documentation of sensory laboratory activities, maintain all necessary records, and review them periodically to ensure compliance and that documents are accessible only to authorized personnel.
5. Communicate out-of-specification (OOS) results to the Laboratory Manager, QA/QC Manager, and other relevant stakeholders.
6. Conduct training and develop a qualified sensory panel, regularly evaluate panelist performance, and ensure the correct implementation of sensory procedures.
7. Execute and review the shelf-life assessment program in coordination with the Product Development team.
8. Ensure timely submission of final reports to selected internal and external customers, achieve relevant Quality KPIs, and ensure timely reporting.
9. Maintain laboratory inventory of consumables and ensure the proper functioning of equipment, including calibration when required, and coordinate with relevant suppliers.
10. Support the implementation and maintenance of 5S within the sensory laboratory and ensure compliance with 5S standards and audits.
11. Support investigations of customer complaints and internal non-conformances, participate in root cause analysis exercises, and assist in closing corrective actions.
12. Maintain GMP standards within the sensory laboratory at all times, participate in annual and customer audits, and ensure that related audit findings are closed in a timely manner.
13. Respect and adhere to all KDD employee policies and procedures.
14. Comply with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) regulations and working practices of KDD and the State of Kuwait, and ensure that all staff participating in sensory activities follow the required safety practices.
15. Undertake any additional tasks or duties within or outside the department as directed by the Manager, including but not limited to Root Cause Analysis, Internal Audits, Market Research, and other relevant activities.

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