Kraft Heinz · 1 day ago
Sr. Scientist, R&D - Product Development
Glenview, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $112K/yr
4+ years expKraft Heinz is a leading food and beverage company, and they are seeking a Senior Scientist to lead product development initiatives within the Easy Ready Meals team. The role involves managing multiple technical projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving commercialization efforts for various food products.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryTobacco
Responsibilities
Leads development and execution across multiple projects ranging from low to high technical complexity for the Easy Ready Meals Business Unit
Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and required activities as the technical/R&D lead. Ability to troubleshoot challenges
Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects
Provide updates to cross-functional teams; Identify hurdles and propose solutions
Translate research findings into meaningful business objectives
Champion an innovation approach and exhibit influence on the cross functional partners
Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team
Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities
Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Master's is a Plus) - Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields
4+ years Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent
Experience with developing and commercializing frozen potato and/or frozen meals & snacks products
Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge
Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem solving skills
Highly motivated and able to multi-task varying degrees of complex projects
Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to) to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers
Experience delivering consumer centric, innovative solutions
Demonstrated ability to influence, manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize work, and solve problems effectively
Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset
Ability to manage through ambiguity
Preferred
Experience with identifying and executing margin improvement projects
Familiarity with Sensory testing methods and test design
Benefits
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Company
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
2015-03-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Carlos Abrams-Rivera
Chief Executive Officer
Andre Maciel
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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