Senior Principal Scientist RD Product Development
Senior Principal Scientist RD Product Development
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Senior Principal Scientist R&D Product Development
This is a Research and Development Bakery Technology role leading Product Development initiatives within Snacking Team. The role offers a variety of businesses to support across our Snacking product lines Lunchables Oscar Mayer Bites and P3 for the North America Zone. The Senior Principal Scientist is expected to provide leadership for and of projects across categories. The candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results in a variety of challenging and complex settings across multiple categories. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role which operates in a dynamic and crossfunctional environment. This position requires an individual to manage multiple projects concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must.
Key Components of the role
Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive across multiple projects
Demonstrates the willingness/ability to learn new product categories and/or processing areas
Translate research findings and communicate to crossfunctional teams
Manage and execute product testing and qualification while working closely with crossfunctional team members in laboratory and production environments
Manage multiple projects concurrently and possess the ability to call out priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives
Mentor coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree Masters is a Plus) Food Science Chemistry Chemical Engineering Life Sciences or related fields
Minimum 8 years Product Development Experience within a CPG or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years in Bakery Experience
Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as ingredients processing equipment ingredient interactions and food product laboratory test methods
Executional excellence personal leadership and customer focus a must
Selfmotivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment.
The ability to plan put together well thought out design of experiments anticipate next steps and incorporate course corrections when hurdles appear
Excellent communication influencing project management and problem solving skills
Ability to lead coach and motivate others
Highly motivated and ability to multitask complex projects
Manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
Willingness to travel 30. Travel could include (but not limited to): United States and Canada to internal plants comanufacturers and suppliers.
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.
Bonus: 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
