Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Development

The Kraft Heinz Company • Warrendale, PA

12d • $88,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Sr Scientist, R&D – Product Dev Role This is a technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North American – Business Continuity and Productivity Team. The candidate will be identifying, scoping and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Productivity. This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results. This includes understanding the business need, designing, and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years in a Technical Function (which can include internship work)
• Solid understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing used in food manufacturing
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem-solving skills
• 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 30%

Nice To Haves

• Sauce and condiment experience preferred
• Experience in productivity scoping and pipeline building a plus
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Elevation productivity – ideation, scoping, and execution across the condiments and sauces portfolio.
• The candidate will be scoping and/or driving highly technical and complex projects to meet the business’ platform and productivity objectives.
• Opportunities may exist to lead 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 factory production.
• Apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
• Manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance.
• Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must.

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: Mid Level