Senior R&D Technologist

Kraft Heinz; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking an Experienced R&D Technologist to join the UK&I Mealz R&D Team. You will lead large, complex projects, drive prototyping and product development, and own technical project plans.

You will mentor technologists and manage project budgets in a high‑impact role reporting to the Senior R&D Manager UK&I. The role requires strong cross‑functional collaboration, a consumer-focused mindset, and excellent English communication within an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MSc in Food Science & Technology or equivalent in related field such as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Development in the food industry.
• Experience in international and complex/matrix organizations.
• Ability to deal with complex projects and build effective partnerships with other functions.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Leading technically large and/or highly complex projects through company process, partnering with cross-functional team.
• Executing prototyping and product development in line with the agreed brief/experimental plan, carrying out required analytical and validation tests.
• Creating and owning the execution and delivery of the technical project plan.
• Leading product portfolio management and ensuring product quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Completing JTBD in your area of remit to drive value creation.
• Coaching and mentoring product technologists
• Managing budgets for projects and coordinating resources

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Team player

Independent thinking

Multitasking

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor or MSc in Food Science & Technology

Job description

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

We have an excellent opportunity available for an Experienced R&D Technologist to make a difference in our R&D organization in Kraft Heinz. This position lies within the UK&I Mealz 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 Senior R&D Manager UK&I. This role communicates very strongly with internal senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading technically large and/or highly complex projects through company process, partnering with cross-functional team
• Executing prototyping and product development in line with the agreed brief/experimental plan, carrying out required analytical and validation tests
• Creating and owning the execution and delivery of the technical project plan.
• Leading product portfolio management and ensuring product quality standards are met or exceeded
• Completing JTBD in your area of remit to drive value creation.
• Coaching and mentoring product technologists
• Managing budgets for projects and coordinating resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MSc in Food Science & Technology (or equivalent in related field such as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
• 5+ years of experience in Product Development in the food industry
• Relevant experience working in international and complex/matrix organizations
• Ability to deal with complex projects and build effective partnerships with other functions
• Consumer & customer focus
• Ability to translate science & technology into consumer solutions with strategic thinking
• Creative & energetic, flexible & pragmatic, resilient
• Strong communication skills, influencing and presentation skills
• Excellent communication in English

Professional Attributes

• Team player
  • Fast integration in the team. High performance team mentality. 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 complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.
• Multitasking
  • Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work. Willing to work in a high pressure but rewarding environment.
• Technical expertise
  • Possess strong technical functional skills, champion in with routines, processes, WoW, methodologies; suggest changes and improvements.
• Independent and influencer
  • High degree of autonomy and ownership, open to give coaching and bring people along the journey.

What We Offer You / You Deserve

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you;
• A competitive Salary
• Reimbursement travel expenses

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