Sr. Scientist, Product Development (Sauces & Condiments)

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 89,800 - 112,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Technical Leader to drive innovative projects within the Sauces & Condiments portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a technical function. Responsibilities include managing complex projects, developing new products, and conducting feasibility assessments. Strong communication and project management skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on employee well-being and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a Technical Function.
• Solid understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing in food manufacturing.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize new products and renovate existing products.
• Scope and drive highly technical and complex projects.
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently.

Skills

Food chemistry

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

This is a technical leadership role providing direction for and execution of projects across our North American – Elevate Growth Team. The candidate will be identifying, scoping and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on innovation and renovation. This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results. This includes understanding the business need, designing, and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must.

• Responsible for developing and commercializing new products and renovating existing products across the Sauces & Condiments portfolio.
• The candidate will be scoping and/or driving highly technical and complex projects to meet the business’ platform and innovation objectives.
• Opportunities may exist to lead junior developers on projects.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, prototype development, costing, supervision of factory trials, development of recipe and factory documentation, recipe and label development, technical approval, shelf-life assessment and technical support for initial factory production.
• Apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
• Manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance.
• Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Food Science or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years in a Technical Function (which can include internship work)
• Solid understanding of food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing used in food manufacturing
• Sauce and condiment experience preferred
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
• Willingness to travel 30%

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.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

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:

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Location(s)

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.