Jr R&D Technologist
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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 Technologist to 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 development and improvement of new and existing products and processes focusing on time, quality and cost expectations, this includes activities 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
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities
Provide support to manufacturing, procurement
Recipe control – ensure recipes and all other relevant documentation are entered into the data control system in a correct and timely manner
Provide progress reports and final reports on time and in the format required.
Development of technical product information including BOMs, production methods, label information, ingredient specifications, product specifications and shelf life evaluation
Provide technical guidance to support project completion and adherence to business process in partnership with Marketing and other functions.
Support growth and cost-saving opportunities for relevant business categories using commercial acumen and specific category knowledge.
Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Procurement
Provide technical guidance and input to QRMP and other business quality programs.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals.
What you'll bring:
Project management, planning and organisation skills.
Ability to analyse and interpret data to make recommendations
Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates ownership, accountability and integrity.
Maintains consumer and quality focus, balancing risk and reward.
Can do attitude
Problem solving, analysis and attention to detail.
Product development experience in the food industry with specialist technical skills, product and processing knowledge in relevant area
Understanding of interactions between ingredients, additives, recipes, processes and 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.
Location(s)
King Street
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
ABOUT US
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
WHY US
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.
Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
INCLUSION MATTERS TO US
Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.
We’re committed to:
- Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
- Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.
