Lead RD - Product Development
Lead RD - Product Development
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$ 137400 - 171700
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Job Description
Job Description
This is a Research and Development Lead role in the Meals & Kits Technical Platform with a primary focus on our Mac & Cheese businesses. The R&D Technical Brand Manager (TBM) role is critical to delivering the 3YP and 10YS for the business. The TBM is tasked with building a pipeline aligns with the business/brand strategy to drive growth product/pack superiority and future proofs brands through innovative solutions. This role serves as the technical and consumer expert for the brands and is the primary R&D representative for the Brand Growth and Front End Innovation processes and. The TBM will have a consumer understanding of the categories maintain awareness of competition partner with CIS on competitive benchmarking and partner with Quality on tracking and setting the strategy for consumer complaints mitigation. As the subject matter expert and voice of the consumer the TBM with tirelessly advocate for the products consumer needs and ensuring that every new product and/or product change delights and meets their expectations.
Whats on the menu
Create a R&D strategy that is based on category consumer and competitive understanding and aligns with overall business/brand strategy; Enables delivery of growth for the business; Ensures the products evolve to changing consumer needs preferences and expectations; Drives Irresistible Superiority across formula and packaging
Use strategy to guide technology choices and unlock innovative solutions
Serve as Technical and Consumer/Category expert for the brands
Act as the Voice of Consumer throughout all workstreams by driving clear technical and consumer requirements
Establishes a routine of Category Reviews Complaint Reviews and Competitive benchmarking
Be fluent in market trends competitive landscapes and consumer needs to inform product development
Highly integrated into Marketing Finance Consumer Insights Teams and grounded in the full business model to achieve brand goals
Establish an internal and external network to drive strategic partnerships
Recipe for Success apply now if this sounds like you!
Masters Degree MS in Food Science Food Engineering Chemical Engineering Biological Engineering Consumer Science or related field
15 Years of experience in consumer research and product development food industry preferred
Strong understanding of market category and consumer behavior needs delighters and drivers of category growth
Analytical and strategic skills; Ability to combine technical and business knowledge to draw meaningful results
Ability to translate external factors forecast future needs and put into action plans
Excellent communication collaboration and leadership skills to effectively manage and influence crossfunctional teams and stakeholders
Able to manage multiple priorities execute with excellence and deliver breakthrough results in a fastchanging environment successfully and independently
Passion for operating in new spaces agility and willingness to do things differently
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$137400.00 $171700.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performancebased bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region jobrelated knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll 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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Glenview R&D CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
