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Packaging Development Technologist

Posted 23 Mar 2024
Work experience
2 to 5 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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About the Position

We have an excellent opportunity available for a technologist to make a difference in our R&D organization in Kraft Heinz. This position lies within the International R&D center. You’ll be working in a high performing team- alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting to the International R&D Packaging Manager Meals.

We are looking for a proactive contributor with a can-do mentality- who is not shy of reaching out to teams and partners internally and externally for getting projects delivered. The job holder will work in a multi-functional team and will effectively collaborate across functions.

Main Responsibilities

  • Support the Packaging Development team in developing new- improved or more cost-efficient products within the framework of the agreed innovation and cost-out pipeline
  • Deliver and support NPD and cost-out projects to AOP commitments
  • Delivering key goals; perfect the fundamentals- ensure cost competitiveness- make sustainability a competitive edge and strengthen capabilities and competences in the Packaging team
  • Creating- developing and implementing industrialized packaging solutions under specific projects- ensuring robust risk management and delivery of quality attributes
  • Proactively drive innovation and cost-out ideas to build the pipeline
  • Building strong cross functional relationships

Qualifications

Hard Skills

  • Master’s degree in Packaging or Engineering
  • 2 - 5 years experience within packaging development in a complex / matrix organization
  • Understanding of food technology and preservation
  • Good knowledge of PC software packages- Excel- Word & PowerPoint
  • Very strong communication skills (verbal and written) and business fluency in English
  • Ambitious- energetic & pragmatic.
  • Out-of-the-box thinker and able to challenge the status quo

Professional Attributes

  • Creative & agile
  • Creativity is expected to drive into solutions and clear outcomes in the most agile way in a changing environment.
  • High pressure
  • You don’t get easily stressed by pressure- on the opposite- a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.
  • Team player
  • Achieving results is nice but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player- which means you’re sometimes a leader- sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
  • Curiosity- positivity & enthusiasm
  • You’re curious- positive and enthusiastic with strong Innovative mindset.

What we offer you

  • An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for you;
  • A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
  • A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
  • Reimbursement travel expenses;

The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 5th largest…


The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $26 billion in revenue and is the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.

In the Netherlands Kraft Heinz has 3 locations: Elst, Nijmegen and Amsterdam (Headquarters the Netherlands). A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go. The Company’s iconic brands include Kraft, Heinz, Honig, De Ruijter, Roosvicee, Venz, Karvan Cévitam, Brinta, Wijko, Amoy, HP en Lea & Perrins.

FMCG
Amsterdam
33,000 employees

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David van der Sanden

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David van der Sanden

My background is quite divers. Initially starting my career with a medical degree i soon realized my future had to be in food.
Logically i continued my education by getting a degree in Nutrition and Health sciences at the University of applied sciences in Amsterdam.
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