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Glenview, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
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Glenview, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Manage ingredient specification strengthening across all categories and brands while leading a team of developers. Coordinate with business units, plants, and suppliers to drive productivity, growth, and brand maintenance through technical project leadership.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field with at least 6 years of CPG product development experience. Must possess strong leadership skills and technical expertise in commercialization and ingredient interactions.
Principal Scientist, R&D - Ingredient Development
Job Purpose
This R&D Manager role will manage Kraft Heinz Ingredient Specification Strengthening across all categories and brands and lead a team of developers to drive our core business. This role interfaces directly with the business and offers the ability to lead technically challenging projects and initiatives supporting productivity, growth, renovation, and brand maintenance. Success in the role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, strategic influence, problem solving, thoughtful career development planning for the team, and prioritization to lead multiple projects simultaneously. A successful candidate will have a technical background in food science or engineering, demonstrated strength in the commercialization process, proven ability to design product/ingredient testing at plant scale, a growth mindset, and powerful teamwork skills.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Work directly with the business units, cross-functional teams, plants, Technical SMEs and suppliers as the R&D platform manager to support strategy, manage projects, and direct developers.
Lead the resources and budgets for projects and initiatives within the category
Assist in scoping, prioritizing and executing specification work streams
Lead developers to design and implement work plans, analyze data, draw conclusions, document findings, present results, and complete work streams appropriately
Communicate regularly with the Business Unit R&D Leads and cross-functional partners
Ability to direct developers within workstreams
Interface with all related technical experts and internal category scientists to understand technologies and applications
Collaborate with teams to understand and ensure product quality and food safety requirements are defined and delivered through the completion of raw material, finished product and quality specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products
Run technical timelines, provide clear and timely communication, complete risk assessments, raise issues, and develop contingency plans demonstrating strong project management skills
Elevate the competence and know-how of junior developers through training, coaching, and external networking
Management of junior staff including creation of development plans, building teamwork, and balancing of workload to help deliver projects
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
6 years of Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent
Ability to lead, coach, develop, and inspire others
Strong experience in R&D commercialization with a high degree of autonomy
Strong learning agility and ability to think on the fly
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, managing a complex network of stakeholders
Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality
Self-motivated problem solver and critical thinker with the drive to deliver objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to prioritize work for self and others
Experience across a broad range of food types, ingredients, formulations, and manufacturing processes desired but not a prerequisite
Understanding of Design of Experiments
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent influencing skills
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
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.
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
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 [email protected] for assistance.
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!
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