Sci, R&D - Margin Enhancement

Position: Sci, R&D - Margin Enhancement-2
Investigate relationships or solve technical problems, as a scientific professional specializing in research, possibly for a specific application or within a specific branch of science. Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering and scientific techniques, processes, and criteria.Job Description

Scientist, R&D - Product Dev (Margin Enhancement)

Job Purpose

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Productivity Pipeline development Productinitiatives across all businesses within the Kraft Heinz North America. The candidate will be developing and completing work plans and aiming for results to meet business initiatives focused on productivity idea development and execution. This includes basic understanding of the business need, commercialization, designing and performing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and ability to think critically to apply prior knowledge and scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to balance multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and with a moderate degree of autonomy. Collaboration, growth-oriented attitude, and flexibility are a must.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional teams to lead and support projects from concept to commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, External Manufacturers, and Procurement

• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas

• Call out and discuss priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives

• Design, support, and complete plant trials, then summarize and translate results clearly for technical and non-technical teams

• Formula/product commercialization working closely with teams at production plants

• Direct communication with suppliers and manufacturing partners

• Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products and have a moderate degree of autonomy

• Create and update multi-component product specifications with attention to detail

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience,
  or M.S. degree with one (1) year of experience

• Product development and commercialization experience as well as direct experience with are desired but not a prerequisite

• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging

• Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management skills

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture

• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others

• Balance multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work

• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments

• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered aNormal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open work spaces

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

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