Sci, R&D - Product Dev

The Kraft Heinz Company•Glenview, IL

6d•$77,800 - $97,300•Onsite

About The Position

Join the dynamic and cross-functional team at Kraft Heinz Research & Development as a Scientist! We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead product development projects across our Cream Cheese category within the Elevation Platform, working with renowned brands like Philadelphia. As a Scientist, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of the brand, enabling growth, ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz. This technical leadership role will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our food solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s is a Plus) – Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related fields
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree or 1 year with Master’s or no relevant experience with PhD
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing
Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality
Executional excellence and personal leadership
Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment
Excellent verbal and written communication
Executional excellence, personal leadership and customer focus
Ability to learn new products and processes quickly
Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to): United States and Canada internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Support and lead product development projects from formulation through scale up and start up
Responsible for commercialization of new and reformulated products and successful transition from development to production
Manage multiple projects at once with minimal supervisor guidance using clear communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills
Support general brand maintenance to ensure business continuity across multiple categories
Interact with Operations, Center R&D, US Business Units, equipment vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Marketing to drive effective results
Interface with all related technical experts and category scientists to understand technologies and applications
Execute technical timelines, provide clear and timely communication, raise issues and risks, and develop contingency plans leveraging strong project management skills
Assist in scoping “fuzzy” front innovation ideas and participate/influence ideation sessions
Design and conduct lab tests, pilot plant and large scale tests within manufacturing facilities to optimize formulation and/or process
Write specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products