Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Development (Hydration, Desserts and Meals)

Kraft Heinz Company; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Kraft Heinz, is seeking a Senior Scientist in Product Development to lead efforts in their Shelf Stable Meals team, primarily supporting the macaroni and cheese business. This role involves driving technical projects for growth, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and mentoring colleagues. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 4 years of product development experience are required. Join us in our innovative environment with benefits that support wellbeing.

Benefits

Affordable healthcare options

401k retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to influence in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead product testing, qualification, and commercialization activities.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently, prioritizing business initiatives.
• Translate research findings into meaningful business objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields

Master’s is a Plus

Tools

Spray-dry processes

Process cheese knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Senior Scientist Product Development(Hydration, Desserts & Meals)

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Product Development initiatives under the Shelf Stable Meals team within the Hydration, Desserts, and Mealsplatform. The role primarily supports the macaroni and cheese business, which includes theKraft Mac and Cheese, Velveeta Shells and Cheese, and Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese brands. The candidate will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, ESG, and brand maintenance.

The Senior Scientist candidate should have a proven record of successfully leading, executing, and commercializing projects ranging in technical complexity with minimal guidance, and getting results in a variety of challenging and complex settings.

The candidate should have experience leading business initiatives while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions.Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.

What's on the menu?

Project Management: Leads development and execution across multiple projects ranging from low to high technical complexity for the Meals & Kits BU

• Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives

• Commercialization: Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and required activities as the technical/R&D lead. Ability to troubleshoot challenges.

• Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects

• Communication: Provide updates to cross-functional teams; Identify hurdles and propose solutions

• Translate research findings into meaningful business objectives

• Champion an innovation approach and exhibit influence on the cross functional partners

• Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team

• Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.

• Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s is a Plus) - Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related fields

• 4+ years Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent

• Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge

• Spray-dry, process cheese, and dry powder blending experience preferred.

• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem solving skills

• Highly motivated and able to multi-task varying degrees of complex projects

• Willingness/ability to learn new product categories and/or processing areas

• Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to): United States and Canada to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.

• Experience delivering consumer centric, innovative solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to influence, manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize work, and solve problems effectively.

• Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset

• Ability to manage through ambiguity.

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:

$88,000.00 - $110,000.00

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 savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical, 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.