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Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand · On-site
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The R&D Process Technologist will support CAPEX scoping, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects to drive value creation. They will also provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams and lead process engineering initiatives aligned with ESG and technology goals.
Candidates must have 1-3 years of R&D experience in the food industry with a strong background in process improvement and manufacturing environments. Proficiency in project management tools, data analysis, and knowledge of food manufacturing processes and standards is required.
Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz!
Great work arrangement
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Are you looking to grow your career in R&D? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a R&D Process Technologist to join our New Zealand R&D team, based in Hastings.
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
Provide support in initial CAPEX scoping and support in CAPEX commissioning.
Provide support in continuous improvement projects that require R&D process technical support.
Create a pipeline of process engineering enabled value creation opportunities aligned to company and cluster strategies.
Establish strong working relationship and technical exchange with Kraft Heinz international process engineering groups and external partners to leverage and locally deploy advantaged process engineering solutions.
Demonstrate project management best practice to deliver projects with executional excellence, including defining clear project and business objectives, undertaking robust technical feasibilities, timeline development and adherence, project now / stage and gate and R&D ways of working compliance.
Initiate and lead process engineering enabled value creation, R&D driven Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and technology projects.
Provide process engineering guidance to cross-functional stakeholders and value creation R&D team.
Support the selection, optimisation, validation and commissioning of new and existing processes and processing equipment.
1-3 years experience in an R&D role in the food industry.
Process improvement and process development experience within the food manufacturing / food product development industry.
Familiarity with and ability to work within a manufacturing and pilot plant environment
Understanding of key food manufacturing process steps, including ingredient preparation, blending, thermal processing and packaging.
Proficient using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Management tools.
Ability to pull data and analyse and assess trends in relation to process and food.
Experience across production systems including Agile, BPCS and SAP
Understanding of the FSANZ Food Standards code and food labelling requirements.
Understanding of interactions between ingredients, additives, recipes, processes and packaging types.
Understanding and high level of competence in all elements of the product development cycle including consumer insight interpretation, ideation to concept development, technical feasibility, factory implementation and product launch.
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrable problem solving skills
If you're a results-driven R&D professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Let's make life delicious!
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Offices: 200 E. Randolph St., Suite 7600, Chicago, IL 60601, US
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