Kraft Heinz
Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Development
Kraft Heinz, Glenview, Illinois, United States, 60025
Sr Scientist, R&D - Product Development
Kraft Heinz
— Job Description Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to make a significant impact on iconic brands? Kraft Heinz Research & Development is seeking a Sr Scientist to lead product development projects across the Cream Cheese category within the Elevation Platform, working with brands like Philadelphia. The candidate will lead technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, ESG, and brand maintenance. The role provides technical leadership to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of the brand, ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz. This position operates in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and requires collaboration across dairy platforms, operations, Center R&D, US Business Units, equipment vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Marketing. Opportunities Elevation - Philadelphia
Responsibilities
Independently lead product development projects from formulation through scale up and startup
Own commercialization of new and reformulated products and manage transitions from development to production
Lead cross-functional teams to drive execution across multiple projects
Act as R&D point person for the manufacturing plant; assist with troubleshooting, design, and product quality issues; support brand maintenance for business continuity
Collaborate with Operations, Center R&D, US Business Units, vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Marketing to drive results
Interface with technical experts and category scientists to understand technologies and applications
Manage technical timelines, communicate risks, and develop contingency plans with strong project management
Monitor emerging trends and competitive activities in responsible categories
Conduct testing and provide recommendations based on findings
Participate in scoping early innovation ideas and ideation sessions
Conduct lab tests, pilot plant tests, and large-scale tests to optimize formulation and process
Write specifications to deliver high-quality products
Mentor and collaborate with colleagues across teams
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related fields
Experience with cheese and dairy ingredients/products, formulations, and manufacturing processes
Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge
Strong understanding of commercialization processes and troubleshooting
Minimum 5+ years of Product Development experience in a CPG or equivalent
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in cross-functional settings
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 with the ability to deliver objectives in a complex environment
Experience developing and executing work plans and driving results in challenging settings
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to learn new products and processes quickly
Willingness to travel up to 30% (travel may include US and Canada plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers)
Location Glenview, IL – Kraft Heinz Research & Development Center
Compensation and Benefits New Hire Base Salary Range: $88,000.00 – $110,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as per plan terms and governing documents.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits; wellbeing programs; specifics vary by role, country, region, and other factors.
Equal Opportunity Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – supporting underrepresented groups. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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Kraft Heinz
— Job Description Are you passionate about food innovation and ready to make a significant impact on iconic brands? Kraft Heinz Research & Development is seeking a Sr Scientist to lead product development projects across the Cream Cheese category within the Elevation Platform, working with brands like Philadelphia. The candidate will lead technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, ESG, and brand maintenance. The role provides technical leadership to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of the brand, ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz. This position operates in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and requires collaboration across dairy platforms, operations, Center R&D, US Business Units, equipment vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Marketing. Opportunities Elevation - Philadelphia
Responsibilities
Independently lead product development projects from formulation through scale up and startup
Own commercialization of new and reformulated products and manage transitions from development to production
Lead cross-functional teams to drive execution across multiple projects
Act as R&D point person for the manufacturing plant; assist with troubleshooting, design, and product quality issues; support brand maintenance for business continuity
Collaborate with Operations, Center R&D, US Business Units, vendors, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Marketing to drive results
Interface with technical experts and category scientists to understand technologies and applications
Manage technical timelines, communicate risks, and develop contingency plans with strong project management
Monitor emerging trends and competitive activities in responsible categories
Conduct testing and provide recommendations based on findings
Participate in scoping early innovation ideas and ideation sessions
Conduct lab tests, pilot plant tests, and large-scale tests to optimize formulation and process
Write specifications to deliver high-quality products
Mentor and collaborate with colleagues across teams
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related fields
Experience with cheese and dairy ingredients/products, formulations, and manufacturing processes
Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge
Strong understanding of commercialization processes and troubleshooting
Minimum 5+ years of Product Development experience in a CPG or equivalent
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in cross-functional settings
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 with the ability to deliver objectives in a complex environment
Experience developing and executing work plans and driving results in challenging settings
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to learn new products and processes quickly
Willingness to travel up to 30% (travel may include US and Canada plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers)
Location Glenview, IL – Kraft Heinz Research & Development Center
Compensation and Benefits New Hire Base Salary Range: $88,000.00 – $110,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as per plan terms and governing documents.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits; wellbeing programs; specifics vary by role, country, region, and other factors.
Equal Opportunity Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – supporting underrepresented groups. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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