Product Data Specification Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company
Netherlands
Full timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunitySkills: ["Process improvement","Data quality","Operational excellence","Cross-functional collaboration","Analytical thinking","Communication","Stakeholder management","Attention to detail"]

Lead governance, creation, and continuous improvement of R&D product, material, and packaging specifications across an international portfolio. Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for specification processes, systems, and business rule compliance, driving data integrity and operational excellence. Partner with R&D, regulatory, quality, operations, and commercialization teams to support commercialization timelines while implementing regulatory/ESG/compliance data changes. Manage KPIs, training, system enhancements, and lead a global team.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Product Data Specification Manager

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Job Summary

Lead governance, creation, and continuous improvement of R&D product, material, and packaging specifications across an international portfolio. Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for specification processes, systems, and business rule compliance, driving data integrity and operational excellence. Partner with R&D, regulatory, quality, operations, and commercialization teams to support commercialization timelines while implementing regulatory/ESG/compliance data changes. Manage KPIs, training, system enhancements, and lead a global team.
Location: Netherlands
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the creation, management, and maintenance of material, packaging, and product specifications across the international portfolio.
  • •Serve as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for specification data, business rule compliance, and specification processes.
  • •Drive process improvements, KPI development, system enhancements, and training to strengthen specification governance and improve data quality.
  • •Partner with cross-functional teams to support commercialization timelines, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • •Lead and develop a high-performing global team through coaching, performance management, and resource prioritization.

Key Requirements

  • •Leadership experience managing global teams within specifications, product data, or quality systems environments.
  • •Experience working with specification systems, digital platforms, and data governance processes.
  • •Familiarity with GS1 standards and industry best practices preferred.
  • •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to identify and drive process improvements and change initiatives.
  • •Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Skills:Process improvementData qualityOperational excellenceCross-functional collaborationAnalytical thinkingCommunicationStakeholder managementAttention to detail
Tech Stack:GS1

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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