Sensory Production Co-op
Backup · Cincinnati
We're looking for a motivated and curious Co-op to join our Production Sensory team, supporting sensory evaluation programs that help ensure product quality and consistency across our portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sensory science, data analysis, quality assurance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with Sensory, Quality, Brewing, Packaging, Innovation, and Operations teams, you'll help generate insights that inform quality decisions, product evaluations, and business strategies while developing both technical and professional skills.
This position is part of our 6-month Co-op Program, running from January 4, 2027, through June 25, 2027. The role is fully onsite at our Cincinnati Brewery location, with team members expected to work five days per week from our Cincinnati Brewery.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience applying sensory science within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Mentorship and coaching from the Sensory Assistant Manager and Production Sensory team, along with exposure to Quality, Brewing, Packaging, Operations, Innovation, and cross-site Sensory teams.
- Experience with sensory panel execution, descriptive analysis, lexicon development, sample preparation, panel management, and sensory data interpretation.
- Opportunities to analyze sensory data, identify trends, support dashboard development, perform statistical analyses, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- A deeper understanding of how sensory evaluation supports quality assurance, product release decisions, investigations, and risk management.
- Participation in process optimization projects, SOP development, program enhancements, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience leading an independent project from planning and execution through analysis and recommendation development.
- Opportunities to present results, prepare reports, and participate in business discussions with cross-functional teams.
- Participation in the Sensory Production Co-op Learning Series, providing exposure to connected functions such as R&D Sensory, Product Development, Corporate Quality Assurance, and other areas of interest through shadowing opportunities.
- Broad exposure to how sensory science influences product quality, consumer experience, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement efforts, while building a strong foundation for future careers in sensory science, quality assurance, food science, product development, or manufacturing operations.