Scientist, R&D - Product Development

The Kraft Heinz Company • Glenview, IL

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About The Position

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Productivity Pipeline product development initiatives across all businesses within the Kraft Heinz North America. The candidate will be developing and executing work plans and driving for results to meet business initiatives focused on productivity idea development and execution. This includes basic understanding of the business need, commercialization, designing and executing 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 manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and with a moderate degree of autonomy. Collaboration, growth-oriented mindset, and flexibility are a must. Key Components of the role 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 Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines Call out and discuss priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives 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

Requirements

• 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)
• 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
• Manage 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
• Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines
• Call out and discuss priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives
• 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

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.
• Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: 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

What This Job Offers

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