The Kraft Heinz Company

Principal Scientist, R&D – Product Development

The Kraft Heinz Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Glenview • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $104,200 - $130,200 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • The role includes translating the consumer/business need into products and packages that can be commercialized in a fast-paced test market environment.
  • Work closely with dedicated team to identify near and long-term opportunities.
  • Complete mid/low complexity projects in the near term, that includes repacking and alternate packages that are within capability of existing manufacturing lines.
  • Build long term pipeline that offers a unique package/product that unlocks NSV and/or cost efficiencies.
  • Develop and facilitate new product innovation by collaborating with platform teams, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities.
  • Conduct bench testing for flavor/texture, shelf-life, and develop sensory plans accordingly.
  • Work closely with quality, regulatory, and food safety to design foods that meet nutrition guidelines, claims on pack and can be produced at a manufacturing site.
  • Complete the required specification and quality documentation as needed.
  • This includes understanding the business need, designing, and implementing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products.

Requirements

  • BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agricultural Science with minimum of 7 years of experience successfully commercializing products end-to-end in the food or CPG industry or minimum 5 years’ experience with Master’s Degree
  • Extensive R&D experience encompassing project management, technical expertise, and food science knowledge
  • Technical background and ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations
  • Familiarity with Canada/Mount Royal business, and familiarity with Meals and Sauces products and network
  • Experience delivering consumer centric, innovative solutions
  • Knowledge of suppliers and food manufacturers
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, manage projects/people, and solve problems effectively.
  • Must speak English, French speaking is a plus
  • Ability to travel to Canada and willingness to travel up to 30%
Benefits
  • Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare
  • Protection, and saving for the future
  • Plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
  • Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families
  • 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
food sciencechemical engineeringbiochemistrymicrobiologyagricultural scienceproject managementR&D experiencedata analysissensory testingnutrition guidelines
Soft Skills
collaborationinfluenceproblem solvingcommunicationproject managementconsumer centricityinnovation