Sci, R&D - Product Dev

The Kraft Heinz Company
Illinois
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 77,800 - 97,300 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving","Critical thinking","Project management"]

Lead R&D product development projects for Kraft Heinz’s Canadian meals category, partnering across Operations, Business Units, Vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Marketing. Support commercialization and transition from development to production by conducting risk/feasibility assessments, designing and executing product tests, analyzing data, and documenting conclusions. Manage benchtop, pilot plant, and plant trials, coordinate sensory evaluations, and create/edit formulas and specifications while traveling up to 30%.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Sci, R&D - Product Dev

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Job Summary

Lead R&D product development projects for Kraft Heinz’s Canadian meals category, partnering across Operations, Business Units, Vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Marketing. Support commercialization and transition from development to production by conducting risk/feasibility assessments, designing and executing product tests, analyzing data, and documenting conclusions. Manage benchtop, pilot plant, and plant trials, coordinate sensory evaluations, and create/edit formulas and specifications while traveling up to 30%.
Location: Illinois
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support and lead commercialization of reformulated or new products and transition from development to production.
  • •Interact with cross-functional teams (Operations, Business Units, Vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Marketing) to drive results.
  • •Conduct risk and feasibility assessments; design and execute product testing; analyze data and document conclusions.
  • •Create and edit formulas, processing procedures, and finished product specifications; execute benchtop, pilot plant, and plant trials including shelf-life assessments.
  • •Coordinate sensory evaluations and manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently with supervisor guidance, including prioritization.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 77,800 - 97,300 annually
Perks:MedicalDentalVision401kPaid LeaveDisability

Key Requirements

  • •BS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; or master’s with at least 1 year; or PhD with no relevant experience required.
  • •Product development and commercialization experience.
  • •Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients and process.
  • •Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management skills.
  • •Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
Education:Bachelor's in Food Science, Food Engineering, Dairy Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering (or related field)
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingCritical thinkingProject management

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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