Senior Scientist Product Development

Kraft Heinz • Warrendale, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Product Development initiatives under the Easy Ready Meals team within the Hydration, Desserts, and Meals platform. We’re looking for a talented individual to lead product development initiatives working on beloved brands like Ore Ida, Devour and Bagel Bites . The candidate will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, and brand maintenance. The Senior Scientist candidate should have a proven record of successfully leading, executing, and commercializing projects ranging in technical complexity with minimal guidance, and getting results in a variety of challenging and complex settings. The candidate should have experience leading business initiatives while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree ( Master’s is a Plus) - Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields
• 5 + years Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent
• Project management experience, technical expertise , and food science/processing knowledge
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functionals to identify and execute against shared deliverables .
• Experience with front end innovation including concept creation and validation processes and testing.
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem solving skills
• Highly motivated and able to multi-task varying degrees of complex projects
• Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel could include (but not limited to) : to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize work, and solve problems effectively.
• Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset
• Ability to manage through ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with developing and commercializing frozen potato , meal and/or snack products preferred.
• Experience with identifying and executing margin improvement projects .
• Familiarity with Sensory testing methods and test design.
• Experience delivering consumer centric, innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Leads development and execution across multiple projects ranging from low to high technical complexity for the Easy Ready Meals Business Unit.
• Develop and track technical timelines across key deliverables in the scoping phase of projects.
• Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
• Commercialization: Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and activities as the technical/R&D lead.
• Ability to troubleshoot challenges.
• Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects
• Communication: Provide updates to cross-functional teams; Identify hurdles and propose solutions
• Translate research findings into meaningful business objectives
• Champion an innovation approach and exhibit influence on the cross functional partners
• Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team
• Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.
• Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level