Global Product Data & Specification Leader

Kraft Heinz; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Nijmegen, Netherlands, seeks a Product Data Specification Manager to lead governance, data integrity, and process improvements across our international portfolio.

You will collaborate with R&D, Process Governance, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Commercialization to ensure accurate specifications and timely commercialization while driving KPI enhancements and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing global teams in specifications or quality systems.
• Experience with specification systems and data governance processes.
• Familiarity with GS1 standards preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and multi-priority handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead Specification Governance & Operational Excellence.
• Lead governance, creation, and continuous improvement of R&D product specifications to ensure data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary SME and escalation point for specification processes, systems, and governance.
• Build and drive process improvements, KPI development, system enhancements, and training initiatives to strengthen specification management and improve execution.
• Support implementation of regulatory, ESG, compliance, and business-driven data changes while ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Apply an end-to-end process mindset to improve specification workflows, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders 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.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across regions and functions to ensure consistent execution and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve technical, process, and specification-related challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Global teams

Data governance

Specification systems

GS1 standards

Stakeholder management

Data quality

Process improvement

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Nijmegen, Netherlands, seeks a Product Data Specification Manager to lead governance, data integrity, and process improvements across our international portfolio.

You will collaborate with R&D, Process Governance, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Commercialization to ensure accurate specifications and timely commercialization while driving KPI enhancements and system improvements.