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Sr. Manager, R&D - Product Dev

US Kraft Heinz

Skills

Required

  • Meat Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Product Development
  • CPG
  • processing equipment
  • ingredient interactions
  • food product laboratory test methods
  • project management

Preferred

  • pipeline build

Responsibilities

  • Managing a Team of 3-5 direct reports.
  • Lead/Plan Product Development resourcing allocation/prioritization for the Cold Cuts portfolio.
  • Provide Leadership/Management for the Meats portfolio product productivity delivery and pipeline build.
  • Work cross-functionally setting project goals, setting timelines, and seeing that the team is delivering those E2E goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree - Meat Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related fields Minimum 8+ years Product Development Experience within a CPG or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as ingredients, processing equipment, ingredient interactions, and food product laboratory test methods
  • Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex environment.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem-solving skills

Ability to lead, coach and motivate others

  • Willingness to travel 15%.
  • Travel could include (but not limited to): United States to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.

Pay

New Hire Base Salary Range

  • $120,800.00 - $151,000.00
  • 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

  • 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

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center

Equal opportunity

  • 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.