Global Product Data & Specifications Lead

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

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an experienced Product Data Specification Manager to lead the creation, governance, and maintenance of material, packaging, and product specifications across our international portfolio. You will partner with R&D, Process Governance, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Commercialization to ensure compliant, high-quality product data and timely commercialization.

This role drives process improvements, KPI management, training, and system enhancements, while

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing global teams in specifications or data governance.
• Experience with specification systems, digital platforms, and data governance processes.
• Familiarity with GS1 standards and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Specification Governance and Operational Excellence across the organization.
• Oversee creation and continuous improvement of R&D product specifications to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
• Serve as subject matter expert and escalation point for specification processes and governance.
• Drive process improvements, KPI development, and system enhancements.
• Support regulatory, ESG, compliance data changes aligned with global standards.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely commercialization.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data governance

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Tools

Specification systems

Digital platforms

GS1 standards

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking an experienced Product Data Specification Manager to lead the creation, governance, and maintenance of material, packaging, and product specifications across our international portfolio. You will partner with R&D, Process Governance, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Commercialization to ensure compliant, high-quality product data and timely commercialization.

This role drives process improvements, KPI management, training, and system enhancements, while