Senior Scientist, R&D – Product Development
This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Product Development initiatives within the MCCS (Meat, Cheese, Coffee, and Snack) technical platform. The role will be part of the Meat Science Platform team and serve as a lead developer for all the meat components within the Snacking Category (Lunchables, Oscar Mayer Bites, P3, and New Product Innovation) for the North America Zone. The Senior Scientist is expected to provide leadership for and execution of projects across categories. The candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results in a variety of challenging and complex settings. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment. This position requires an individual to manage multiple projects concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must.
Key Components of the role
Work with cross-functional teams acting as a lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects
Demonstrates the willingness/ability to learn new product categories and/or processing areas
Translate research findings and communicate across cross-functional teams
Manage and execute product testing and qualification while working closely with cross-functional team members in laboratory and production environments
Manage multiple projects concurrently and possess the ability to call out priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives
Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s is a Plus) – Meat Science, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
Minimum 3+ years Product Development Experience within a CPG or equivalent (ideally meat product development experience)
Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as ingredients, processing equipment, ingredient interactions, and food product laboratory test methods
Executional excellence, personal leadership and customer focus a must
Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment.
The ability to plan, put together well thought out design of experiments, anticipate next steps and incorporate course corrections when hurdles appear
Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead, coach and motivate others
Highly motivated and ability to multi-task complex projects
Manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
Willingness to travel 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to): United States and Canada to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.
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 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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.