Sci, R&D - Margin Enhancement-2

Kraft Heinz • Glenview, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Productivity Pipeline development Product initiatives across all businesses within the Kraft Heinz North America. The candidate will be developing and completing work plans and aiming for results to meet business initiatives focused on productivity idea development and execution. This includes basic understanding of the business need, commercialization, designing and performing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and ability to think critically to apply prior knowledge and scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to balance multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and with a moderate degree of autonomy. Collaboration, growth-oriented attitude, and flexibility are a must.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, or M.S. degree with one (1) year of experience
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging
• Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management skills
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others
• Balance multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Product development and commercialization experience as well as direct experience with are desired but not a prerequisite

Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional teams to lead and support projects from concept to commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, External Manufacturers, and Procurement
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas
• Call out and discuss priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives
• Design, support, and complete 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

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level