Scientist, Product Development – Meats

Job Description

Scientist, Product Dev – Meats

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading product development project initiatives across Core Meats categories (Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts, Bacon and Hot Dogs) within the Meat and Cheese (M&C) business unit.  The candidate will be developing and executing work plans and driving for results to meet business initiatives focused on growth, productivity, brand maintenance, and quality improvement.  This includes basic understanding of the business need, commercialization, designing and executing 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 manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with support.  Collaboration, growth-oriented mindset, and flexibility are a must.

Key Components of the role

• Work with cross functional teams to lead and support component snacking projects from concept to commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, and Procurement
• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas
• Manage multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines
• Call out and discuss priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives
• Design and execute 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 with support
  
  
  

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Meat Science, Food Science, Food Engineering, Animal Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or related field
• Product development and commercialization experience as well as direct experience with meat and/or cheese 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 work collaboratively with others
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time
  
  
  

Work Environment & Schedule

• This position is considered a Normal office environment with limited travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces Additionally- this role requires a Monday through Friday workweek.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include but not limited to

• Constant keyboard or text input
  
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

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

$75,600.00 - $94,500.00

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

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected].