Sr. Scientist, R&D Product Development

Job Description

Sr Scientist Product Development

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role focused on scoping and leading Productivity projects and generating cost savings ideas across Easy Ready Meals platform within the Hydration Desserts and Meals platform. Were looking for a talented individual to lead productivity initiatives working on beloved brands like OreIda Devour Delimex TGIF and Bagel Bites. The candidate will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on productivity efficiency and brand maintenance across the entire frozen category.

The Senior Scientist candidate should have a proven record of successfully leading executing and commercializing projects ranging in technical complexity with minimal guidance and getting results in a variety of challenging and complex settings.

The candidate should have experience leading business initiatives while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions.

Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.

Key Components

.Responsible for identifying developing and commercializing new products to deliver cost savings.

The candidate will be scoping and/or driving highly technical and complex projects to meet the business platform and Productivity objectives.

Opportunities will exist to lead/coach 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 initial factory production.

Manage multiple assignments projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives

Commercialization: Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and required activities as the technical/R&D lead. Ability to troubleshoot challenges. Knowledge of project management basic finance and product costing

Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects

Communication: Provide updates to cross-functional teams; Identify hurdles and propose solutions

Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.

Lead and complete product testing qualification and commercialization in laboratory and production environments

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

Bachelors Degree (Masters is a Plus) - Food Science Food Engineering Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related fields

Minimum of 5 years Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent

Project management experience technical expertise and food science/processing knowledge

Experience with frozen foods preferred

Experience with identifying and executing margin improvement projects preferred.

Familiarity with Sensory testing methods and test design.

Excellent communication influencing project management and problem-solving skills

Highly motivated and able to multi-task varying degrees of complex projects

Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to): to internal plants co-manufacturers and suppliers.

Experience delivering consumer centric innovative solutions.

Demonstrated ability to influence manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize work and solve problems effectively.

Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset

Ability to manage through ambiguity

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:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based 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 job-related 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 well-being 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

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Kraft 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.