Sr Sci, R&D - Product Dev

Job Title

This is an R&D technical role that provides direction for and executes projects in the Coffee Category. The candidate will be scoping and/or executing technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation, Quality Improvement, and Value Engineering.

Key Components of the role:

• Work with cross-functional teams to launch programs
• Demonstrated experience in leading commercialization of key programs
• Demonstrates the willingness/ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas.
• Translate research findings into meaningful business opportunities and communicate to cross-functional teams
• Formula/product commercialization working closely with cross-functional team members in production plants
• Thought leader in adapting and applying scientific principles to new situations/products
• Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to call out priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives
• Specification creation and updating, with attention to detail

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years in a Technical Function (which can include all graduate and/or internship work), previous Coffee experience is a plus
• Solid understanding of food (can be specific to Meat, Dairy, Coffee, Nuts…) chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem solving skills
• Ability to coach and motivate others
• Lead multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
• Ability to plan, put together well thought out design of experiments, anticipate next steps and incorporate course corrections when hurdles appear
• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
• Willingness to travel 30%

EEO Statement

Kraft Heinz Company, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Kraft Heinz Company, Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American's with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 847 646-6044 for assistance.

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. 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.

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.

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.