R&D Technologist Full Time NEW

• About the Position

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!