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Principal Scientist, R&D – Product Development

Kraft Heinz1 day ago
Town of Mount-Royal, QC
$104,200 - $130,200/annual
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Top Benefits

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision coverage
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Flexible Work Arrangements

About the role

##Job Description

Job Purpose

The Principal Scientist, Product Development role is a technical lead responsible for commercializing projects across the Canada portfolio. The candidate will have proven communication, teamwork, and commercialization skills and is comfortable operating in a cross-functional environment. This role will be responsible for not only product development and commercialization, but also collaborating with a dedicated team and cross functional peers to complete projects, build a pipeline of projects based on feasibility, and identify enablers for future opportunities. In addition, you will be consulted for trouble shooting, collaborating with manufacturing facilities and quality.

You will report functionally to R&D manager and to the Costco Pod lead, who will arrange priorities and tasks required to commercialize the initiatives.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • The role includes translating the consumer/business need into products and packages that can be commercialized in a fast-paced test market environment.
  • Work closely with dedicated team to identify near and long-term opportunities. Complete mid/low complexity projects in the near term, that includes repacking and alternate packages that are within capability of existing manufacturing lines.
  • Build long term pipeline that offers a unique package/product that unlocks NSV and/or cost efficiencies.
  • Develop and facilitate new product innovation by collaborating with platform teams, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities. Conduct bench testing for flavor/texture, shelf-life, and develop sensory plans accordingly. Work closely with quality, regulatory, and food safety to design foods that meet nutrition guidelines, claims on pack and can be produced at a manufacturing site. Complete the required specification and quality documentation as needed.
  • This includes understanding the business need, designing, and implementing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products.
  • Proven communication and teamwork skills are critical in this role, which operates in a multifaceted and cross-functional environment.
  • This position requires an individual to balance multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to work independently.
  • Exhibiting a collaborative attitude and applying innovative solutions are a must.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

  • BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agricultural Science with minimum of 7 years of experience successfully commercializing products end-to-end in the food or CPG industry or minimum 5 years’ experience with Master’s Degree
  • Extensive R&D experience encompassing project management, technical expertise, and food science knowledge
  • Technical background and ability to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations
  • Desirable attributes –Familiarity with Canada/Mount Royal business, and familiarity with Meals and Sauces products and network
  • Experience delivering consumer centric, innovative solutions
  • Have knowledge of suppliers and food manufacturers
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, manage projects/people, and solve problems effectively.
  • Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset
  • Must speak English, French speaking is a plus
  • Ability to travel to Canada and willingness to travel up to 30%

Work Environment & Schedule

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

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:

$104,200.00 - $130,200.00**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 – 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 contactNAZTAOps@kraftheinz.comfor assistance.

Objectif du poste

Le rôle de scientifique principal, développement de produits, est un responsable technique responsable de la commercialisation des projets à travers le portefeuille canadien. Le candidat aura des compétences éprouvées en communication, en travail d'équipe et en commercialisation, et sera à l'aise de travailler dans un environnement interfonctionnel. Ce rôle sera responsable non seulement du développement et de la commercialisation de produits, mais aussi de collaborer avec une équipe dédiée et des pairs interfonctionnels pour mener à bien des projets, constituer un pipeline de projets basé sur la faisabilité et identifier des facilitateurs pour de futures opportunités. De plus, vous serez consulté pour le dépannage, la collaboration avec les installations de fabrication et la qualité.

Vous rendrez compte de façon fonctionnelle au gestionnaire R&D et au responsable Pod de Costco, qui organisera les priorités et les tâches nécessaires à la commercialisation des initiatives.

Fonctions et responsabilités essentielles

  • Le rôle inclut la traduction des besoins des consommateurs/entreprises en produits et emballages pouvant être commercialisés dans un environnement de marché test rapide.

  • Travailler en étroite collaboration avec une équipe dédiée pour identifier des opportunités à court et à long terme. Compléter des projets de complexité moyenne ou faible à court terme, ce qui inclut le reconditionnement et des ensembles alternatifs qui sont dans la capacité des lignes de fabrication existantes.

  • Construisez un pipeline à long terme qui offre un package/produit unique qui débloque la NSV et/ou l'efficacité des coûts.

  • Développer et faciliter l'innovation de nouveaux produits en collaborant avec les équipes de plateformes, les fournisseurs et les installations de fabrication. Effectuez des tests au laboratoire pour la saveur/texture, la durée de conservation, et élaborez des plans sensoriels en conséquence. Travailler en étroite collaboration avec la qualité, la réglementation et la sécurité alimentaire pour concevoir des aliments qui respectent les lignes directrices nutritionnelles, les allégations sur le paquet et peuvent être produits sur un site de fabrication. Complétez la spécification requise et la documentation de qualité au besoin.

  • Cela inclut la compréhension des besoins d'affaires, la conception et la mise en œuvre des tests, l'analyse des données, la tirée de conclusions, la documentation, la communication des résultats et la commercialisation des produits.

  • Des compétences éprouvées en communication et en travail d'équipe sont essentielles dans ce rôle, qui évolue dans un environnement multifacette et interfonctionnel.

  • Ce poste exige qu'une personne équilibre simultanément plusieurs tâches/devoirs et démontre sa capacité à travailler de façon autonome. Adopter une attitude collaborative et appliquer des solutions innovantes est indispensable.

Expérience attendue et compétences requises

  • Baccalauréat en sciences alimentaires, génie chimique, biochimie, microbiologie, sciences agricoles avec un minimum de 7 ans d'expérience dans la commercialisation réussie de produits de bout en bout dans l'industrie alimentaire ou des biens de grande consommation (CPG), ou un minimum de 5 ans d'expérience avec une maîtrise

  • Vaste expérience en R&D englobant la gestion de projets, l'expertise technique et la connaissance des sciences alimentaires

  • Bagage technique et capacité à appliquer des principes d'apprentissage ou scientifiques antérieurs à de nouvelles situations

  • Attributs recherchés – Familiarité avec les affaires canadiennes/de Mont-Royal, et familiarité avec les produits et le réseau Meals and Sauces

  • Expérience dans la livraison de solutions innovantes centrées sur le consommateur

  • Connaître les fournisseurs et les fabricants alimentaires

  • Capacité démontrée à influencer, gérer des projets/personnes et résoudre efficacement les problèmes.

  • Apporte un esprit entrepreneurial et un état d'esprit de croissance

  • Il faut parler anglais, le français est un plus Capacité à voyager au Canada et volonté de voyager jusqu'à 30%

Environnement de travail et horaire

Ce poste est considéré comme unenvironnement de bureau normal avec des déplacements modérés vers les emplacements clients, magasins, installations de fabrication, etc.; les bureaux sont des espaces de travail ouverts

Cette description de poste n'est pas conçue pour couvrir ou contenir toutes les tâches ou responsabilités requises du poste. Les fonctions ou responsabilités peuvent changer ou être ajoutées avec ou sans préavis.

About Kraft Heinz

Food and Beverage Services
10,000+

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

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