Kraft Heinz North America is looking to develop and execute Productivity Pipeline product development initiatives across all businesses to meet business initiatives focused on productivity idea development and execution.
Requirements
- Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging
- Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
- BS/MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Packaging Science, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years in a Technical Function (which can include all graduate and/or internship work)
- Product development and commercialization experience as well as direct experience with are desired but not a prerequisite
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture
- Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others
Responsibilities
- Work with cross functional teams to lead and support projects from concept to commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, External Manufacturers, and Procurement
- Design, support, and execute plant trials, then summarize and translate results clearly for technical and non-technical teams
- Formula/product commercialization working closely with teams at production plants
- Direct communication with suppliers and manufacturing partners
- Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products and have a moderate degree of autonomy
- Create and update multi-component product specifications with attention to detail
- Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines
Other
- Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic cross-functional environment
- Collaboration, growth-oriented mindset, and flexibility are a must
- Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others
- Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time
- BS/MS degree
