R&D Business Continuity Lead for Latin Markets

Kraft Heinz; Santiago; Presencial; CLP 18.000.000 - 30.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kraft Heinz in Santiago, Chile seeks a Food Engineering professional to lead business continuity and new product development in R&D Product and Packaging for Hispanic markets. You will coordinate copackers on product, packaging, and process topics from an R&D perspective.

This role drives labeling guidelines, PLM processes, sensory evaluations, and cross-functional approvals with Regulatory, Finance, and Legal.

Formación

• Education: Food Engineering or related required.
• 3-5 years in new product development (product & packaging).
• Basic knowledge of food/pack regulations.
• Basic understanding of quality system management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; SAP is a plus.
• Languages: Spanish and English (intermediate).

Responsabilidades

• Lead formula and packaging development, coordinating with Regulatory to ensure compliance.
• Lead the PLM process and coordinate risk analysis and approvals with the interdisciplinary team.
• Execute internal sensory evaluations, analyze data, and generate reports.
• Approve theoretical nutrition facts, trial reports, and specs.
• Coordinate R&D projects and manage copackers in South America on technical matters.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Adaptability

Organization

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Spanish

English (Intermediate)

Educación

Food Engineering or related

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Kraft Heinz in Santiago, Chile seeks a Food Engineering professional to lead business continuity and new product development in R&D Product and Packaging for Hispanic markets. You will coordinate copackers on product, packaging, and process topics from an R&D perspective.

This role drives labeling guidelines, PLM processes, sensory evaluations, and cross-functional approvals with Regulatory, Finance, and Legal.