Junior R&D Technologist

Kraft Heinz; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working (4 days in

Training and coaching to develop your

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Junior R&D Technologist for the UKI R&D team. The role focuses on driving NPD projects from concept to launch, collaborating with internal and external partners, and aligning with international business units to share best practices.

You will work in a multi-skilled team, reporting to the R&D Senior Manager, with responsibilities spanning concepting, prototyping, and industrialization in a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science & Technology or related field (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
• Preferably 2–3 years in food companies and product development
• Ability to translate science into product solutions with data-driven decisions
• Consumer-focused with an eye for trends and food innovations
• Collaborative teammate with empathetic, energetic and pragmatic approach
• Excellent interpersonal and English language skills

Responsibilities

• Technically implement NPD, Value Engineering & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance
• Complete projects from consumer concepting and prototyping to industrialization and launch
• Execute category technology program, delivering future-proof technical enablers
• Collaborate with external partners on co-creations and projects
• Coordinate with International BUs for project alignment and knowledge sharing

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Fluent English

Team player

Creative

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Food Science & Technology

Job description

Fixed-term Contract: 12 Months (with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role).

About The Position

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Junior R&D Technologist to make a difference in our organization. This position lies within the UKI R&D team. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting to the R&D Sr. Manager.

Get ready for working as a proactive contributor, getting projects delivered and collaborating with internal and external partners. The job holder will work in a multi-skilled team and will effectively collaborate across functions.

Main Responsibilities

• Technically implement NPD, Value Engineering & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance
• Complete projects from consumer concepting and prototyping until industrialization and product launch.
• Execute category technology program, consolidating technical expertise and delivering future proof technical enablers.
• Collaborate with external partners about co‑creations and projects, in line with strategy needs and building strong network
• Connect with International BUs for projects alignments, portfolio management and knowledge/best practice sharing

Qualifications

Hard Skills

• Degree in Food Science &Technology (or equivalent in related field as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience in food companies and product development.
• Ability to understand science & technology and translate in products solution, data driven decision maker
• Consumer focus, curious about trends and food innovations
• Great teammate, collaborative and emphatic.
• Creative, energetic & pragmatic.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Fluent English

Professional Attributes

• Team player
• Achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player, working towards the same common goal together with your teammates. You connect easily with people and feel motivated by international environment and experience different cultures
• Ability to Simplify
• Your ability to simplify and pragmatism will be highly appreciated, as your capability to translate concept in delicious product using at the best your technical skills and know-how.
• Communication Skills
• At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
• Curiosity, creativity & enthusiasm
• You’re curious, positive and enthusiastic. You are consumer focused and food passionate. You are a self-starter, driven by purpose and driving initiatives and actions. You are not afraid to challenge to get right results.

What We Offer You

• An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for our people!
• Trainings and coaching to help develop your skills and behaviours
• Flexible and hybrid working approach (4 from the office/1 from home)
• Family-friendly and inclusive work environment
• Competitive benefits package to support mental, physical, financial and social well-being
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market)
• Always room for new ideas; if you have a good idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Location (s): Kitt Green, UK.