Jr R&D Technologist
Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz!
Flexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Kickstart Your Career with Kraft Heinz!
Are you looking to grow your career in R&D? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Jr R&D Technologistto join our New Zealand R&D team, based in Hastings
The Company
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. 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.
Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Support the developmentandimprovement ofnew and existing products and processes focusing on time,qualityand cost expectations, this includesactivities such as
Project feasibility
Prototype development
New ingredient evaluation & approval product costing
Establishing production methods
Setting up of factory documentation
Supervision of factory trials and commercial production
Area of responsibility can include some or all the following:
NPD
Value Engineering
In house or Co-Pack manufacture
Identifyand implement cost reduction opportunities
Provide support to manufacturing, procurement
Recipe control – ensure recipes and all other relevant documentation are enteredintothe data control system in a correct andtimelymanner
Provide progress reports and final reports on time and in the formatrequired
Development of technical product information including BOMs, production methods, label information, ingredient specifications, product specifications andshelf lifeevaluation
Providetechnicalguidancetosupportproject completion and adherence to business process in partnership with Marketing and other functions.
Supportgrowth and cost-saving opportunities for relevant business categories using commercial acumen and specific category knowledge.
Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Procurement
Providetechnical guidance and input to QRMP and other business quality programs.
Perform assigned tasksin accordance withall Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies,programsand goals.
What you'll bring:
Project management,planningand organisation skills.
Ability to analyse and interpret data to make recommendations
Goodinterpersonal,verbaland written communication skills.
Demonstrates ownership,accountabilityand integrity.
Maintains consumer and quality focus, balancingriskand reward.
Can do attitude
Problem solving, analysis and attention to detail.
Product development experience in the food industry with specialist technical skills,productand processing knowledge in relevant area
Understanding of interactions between ingredients, additives, recipes,processesand packaging types
Experience with use of business and production systems, Excel, Word as well as key board skills
Experience with working through NPD stage and gate processes
Understanding of the FSANZ Food Standards code and food labelling requirements
enefits of working with us:
Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work
Leave Options – Volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
In House Training Programs
Ready to make an Impact?
If you're a results-driven Sales professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.
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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
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!
