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Glenview, Illinois, United States
Onsite
Sr Scientist, R&D – Ingredient Development
Job Purpose
The Sr Product Development Scientist will have the opportunity to be a technical leader by providing category direction and lead execution of Specification Strengthening projects across all categories and brands to enable growth, productivity, ESG, and brand maintenance. The 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. This will include interactions with cross-function partners to verify the appropriate testing methodology is being used and/or identify the appropriate methodology, validate other specification data and performing testing to confirm based upon the use and function of the ingredient in application.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Project Management: Leads development and execution across multiple projects ranging from low to high technical complexity within Central Research.
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 and cross-functional inputs into actionable work streams
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
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s is a plus) - Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field
Minimum 4 years of Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent
Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge
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
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
Strong experience in commercialization
Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality
Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex, fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel 30% pending business needs. Travel could include (but not limited to): within United States and Canada to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces
This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.
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 - $112,200.00Bonus: 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 CenterKraft 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.