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Sci, R&D Product Dev:  

 

Are you passionate about Food innovation and ready to make a significant impact on iconic brands? Join the dynamic and cross-functional team at Kraft Heinz Research & Development as a Scientist! We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead product development projects across our Cream Cheese category within the Elevation Platform, working with renowned brands like Philadelphia. 

 

As a Scientist, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of the brand, enabling growth, ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz.  This technical leadership role will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our food solutions. 

 

Opportunities Available: 

  • Elevation- Philadelphia  

 

What’s on the menu? 

  • Support and lead product development projects from formulation through scale up and start up 

  • Responsible for commercialization of new and reformulated products and successful transition from development to production  

  • Manage multiple projects at once with minimal supervisor guidance using clear communication, prioritization, and multitasking skills 

  • Support general brand maintenance to ensure business continuity across multiple categories  

  • Interact with Operations, Center R&D, US Business Units, equipment vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Marketing to drive effective results 

  • Interface with all related technical experts and category scientists to understand technologies and applications 

  • Execute technical timelines, provide clear and timely communication, raise issues and risks, and develop contingency plans leveraging strong project management skills 

  • Assist in scoping “fuzzy” front innovation ideas and participate/influence ideation sessions 

  • Design and conduct lab tests, pilot plant and large scale tests within manufacturing facilities to optimize formulation and/or process 

  • Write specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products 

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you! 

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

  • Minimum 3+ years Product Development Experience within a CPG or equivalent (Preferably previous experience working with Dairy products) 

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment  

  • Knowledge of consumer goods, food chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing 

  • Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality 

  • Executional excellence and personal leadership 

  • Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication 

  • Executional excellence, personal leadership and customer focus  

  • Ability to learn new products and processes quickly 

  • Willingness to travel up to 30%.  Travel could include (but not limited to): United States and Canada 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:

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

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.

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