Senior R&D Technologist

Fixed-term Contract: 12 Months (with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role).

We have an excellent opportunity available for an Experienced R&D Technologist to make a difference in our R&D organization in Kraft Heinz. This position lies within the UK&I Mealz R&D Team. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting to the Senior R&D Manager UK&I. This role communicates very strongly with internal senior stakeholders.

In brief, you will be responsible for;

• Leading technically large and/or high complex projects through company process, partnering with cross-functional team

• Execute prototyping and product development in line with the agreed brief/experimental plan, carrying out required analytical and validation tests

• Creating and owning the execution and delivery of the technical project plan.

• Leading product portfolio management and ensuring product quality standards are met or exceeded

• Completeing JTBD in your area of remit to drive value creation.

• Coaching and mentoring product technologists

• Managing budgets for projects and coordinating resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MSc in Food Science & Technology (or equivalent in related field as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)

• 5+ years of experience in Product Development in Food industry

• Relevant experience working in international and complex / matrix organization.

• Ability to deal with complex projects and build effective partnerships with other functions

• Consumer & customer focus.

• Ability to translate science & technology into consumers solutions, strategic thinking

• Creative & energetic, flexible & pragmatic, resilient.

• Strong communication skills, influencing and presentation skills.

• Excellent communication in English

Professional Attributes

• Team player

  • Fast integration in the team. High performance team mentality. You connect easily with people and feel motivated by international environment and experience different cultures.

• Ability to Simplify

  • Your ability to simplify and pragmatism will be highly appreciated, as your capability to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.

• Multitasking

  • Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work. Willing to work in a high pressure but rewarding environment.

• Technical expertise

  • Possess strong technical functional skills, champion in with routines, processes, WoW, methodologies; suggest changes and improvements.

• Independent and Influencer

  • High degree of autonomy and ownership, open to give coaching and bring people along the journey.

What we offer you / You deserve

• An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you;

• A competitive Salary

• Reimbursement travel expenses;

Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!