Entry Level, Junior
Product Development Associate Technologist
Job Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Product Development Associate Technologist who will be responsible for contributing to a high-performing team within the international R&D organization. You will work with peers to continuously improve, gain exposure to senior internal stakeholders, and collaborate with factory operators. In this role, you will be part of the R&D Product Development team, responsible for product development projects and activities that implement the R&D strategy and deliver MEA goals and objectives across the MEA region.
Responsibilities:
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Develop product recipes in accordance with the Product Brief.
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Master the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) cycle to develop safe, fit-for-purpose products.
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Run analytical and organoleptic product tests, validate results, and use them for recipe development and adjustment.
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Plan and execute industrial trials, validate results, and issue reports.
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Select and validate ingredients necessary for product development.
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Create product specifications for new products, ensuring they are accurate, compliant, meet Kraft Heinz manufacturing capabilities, and are entered into the specifications management system.
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Continuously improve your expertise and skills and build working relationships with internal and external partners to effectively deliver business objectives.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related science degree.
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0–2 years’ experience in FMCG.
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Fluent in English.
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Desire to learn, share knowledge, and adopt best practices.
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Knowledge of key product characteristics, analytical methods, and organoleptic attributes.
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Experience with hygienic design, thermal validation, cleaning validation, CIP optimization, and HACCP.
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Experience with mixing and dosing, homogenization, emulsification, pumps, and fluid transport.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Strong communication skills.
Location(s)
6 October Factory
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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