Associate Director / Director, Product Development - Beverages

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking an Associate Director / Director of Product Development to oversee R&D initiatives for their Beverages portfolio. This role involves leading a team to innovate and develop new products, as well as improving processes and technology while working collaboratively across business functions. Ideal candidates have substantial R&D experience, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of ingredient functionalities.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of R&D and technical service experience in the beverage industry.
• Experience in leading large teams (15+ people) and managing leaders.
• Strong background in product development with successful R&D teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of R&D for the Beverages portfolio.
• Drive new product development and process improvements.
• Engage with various internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

R&D experience in the beverage industry

Product development leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Understanding of ingredient functionality

Team management

Job description

Associate Director / Director, Product Development - Beverages

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Associate Director / Director, Product Dev - Beverages

Kraft Heinz seeks an innovative leader to lead all aspects of R&D for our Beverages portfolio. You will lead a team of experts to drive new product development, process improvements, and technology adoption across North America.

Job Description

Associate Director / Director, Product Dev - Beverages

Kraft Heinz seeks an innovative leader to lead all aspects of R&D for our Beverages portfolio. You will lead a team of experts to drive new product development, process improvements, and technology adoption across North America.

What’s on the menu?

• You will be an inspiring leader that tracks both consumer trends and technical innovations to push forward new ways of bringing products to market via process optimizations, new ingredient or equipment technologies, or creative extensions of current portfolio.
• You will be a strong leader, and cross-functional collaborator with other business teams and partners in the product development process, including category management, culinary, packaging, marketing, sales, and global business partners.
• You will lead multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines.
• You will engage with internal and external groups to establish relationships with internal teams, suppliers, key customer contacts, industry groups, and universities.
  
  
  

Recipe for Success Apply now if this sounds like you!

• I have a wide depth of R&D and technical service experience in the beverage industry (12+ years).
• I have a strong background in product development and a consistent track record of leading successful R&D teams.
• I have a strong understanding of ingredient functionality and the interrelationship of ingredients, processing, and packaging.
• I have experience leading large teams (15+ people) and managing leaders.
• I excel working with a diverse array of personnel, from product developers to global leadership.
• I am willing and able to travel approximately 30% of the time for site visits and meetings with vendors.
• I ensure consistency and accountability for my own and my team’s results.
• I am able to traverse my work environment, sustained up to 1/3 of my working hours.
• I am able to perform sedentary work occasionally exerting 0-10 lbs. of force, limited movement from my workstation for brief periods of time
  
  
  

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

Bonus This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
  
  
  

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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