Manager R&D, - Product Dev

The Kraft Heinz Company
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 104,200 - 130,200 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Leadership","Project management","Influencing"]

Lead Taste Elevation product development for sauces and condiments, managing brand maintenance initiatives while translating business and regulatory requirements into practical plans. You’ll lead and coach a team of product developers, drive technical execution from concept through commercialization, and partner cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, regulatory, marketing, and supply chain. Own testing, qualification, and commercialization activities across lab, pilot, and production environments, while managing multiple priorities and improving ways of working.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
5 days ago

Manager R&D, - Product Dev

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Job Summary

Lead Taste Elevation product development for sauces and condiments, managing brand maintenance initiatives while translating business and regulatory requirements into practical plans. You’ll lead and coach a team of product developers, drive technical execution from concept through commercialization, and partner cross-functionally with R&D, operations, quality, regulatory, marketing, and supply chain. Own testing, qualification, and commercialization activities across lab, pilot, and production environments, while managing multiple priorities and improving ways of working.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead product development across multiple cross-functional projects and product categories within Taste Elevation, including brand maintenance and portfolio evolution.
  • •Manage, coach, and develop a team of product developers; set priorities and build technical and leadership capability.
  • •Translate business objectives and regulatory requirements into clear development plans and ensure execution from concept through commercialization.
  • •Partner with cross-functional teams to drive project progress, resolve technical issues, and deliver against business timelines.
  • •Lead product testing, qualification, and commercialization across laboratory, pilot plant, and production environments.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 104,200 - 130,200 annually
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionPaid Leave401kLife InsuranceDisabilityEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field plus 6+ years of product development experience in CPG/food and beverage; or a master’s with 5+ years; or a PhD with 4+ years.
  • •Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading, coaching, and developing technical talent.
  • •Strong knowledge of ingredients, product formulation, processing equipment, ingredient interactions, and laboratory test methods.
  • •Proven ability to lead product development and commercialization across multiple projects and priorities.
  • •Strong communication, influencing, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Experience:6+ yearsCPGFood and beverage
Education:Bachelor's in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingLeadershipProject managementInfluencing

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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