Kraft Heinz · 1 day ago
Sr. Scientist, R&D - Product Development
Warrendale, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $112K/yr
5+ years expKraft Heinz is a leading food company focused on delivering innovative products. They are seeking a Senior Scientist to lead productivity initiatives and drive technical projects within the Easy Ready Meals platform, focusing on cost savings and efficiency across the frozen category.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for identifying, developing and commercializing new products to deliver cost savings
The candidate will be scoping and/or driving highly technical and complex projects to meet the business’ platform and Productivity objectives
Opportunities will exist to lead/coach junior developers on projects
Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf-life assessment and technical support for initial factory production
Manage multiple assignments projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
Commercialization Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and required activities as the technical/R&D lead. Ability to troubleshoot challenges. Knowledge of project management, basic finance and product costing
Collaboration Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects
Communication Provide updates to cross-functional teams; Identify hurdles and propose solutions
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
Minimum of 5+ years Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent
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
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 frozen foods preferred
Experience with identifying and executing margin improvement projects preferred
Familiarity with Sensory testing methods and test design
Experience delivering consumer centric, innovative solutions
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
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