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R&D Product Development Technologist Meals

Posted 26 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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R&D Product Development Technologist Meals

Nijmegen

Fulltime

We have an excellent opportunity available for a R&D technologist to make a difference in our R&D organization in Kraft Heinz. You'll be based in Nijmegen as part of our team responsible for product development for the Meals category in the International Zone. This category is known from our famous Heinz Baked Beanz- Canned soups and ready to eat meals. 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 Better Meals and Plant Based Manager. Get ready for working in the International team as proactive contributor- getting projects delivered and collaborating with internal and external partners. The job holder will work in a multi-functional environment and will effectively collaborate across functions.

Main Responsibilities

  • Build a long-term Innovation Funnel for the Meals category in the International zone in close collaboration with key stakeholders
  • Stay close to the consumer technical insights for the Meals category through deploying Front End Innovation principles
  • Execute and lead New Product Development projects through R&D governance
  • Execute projects from consumer concepting and prototyping until industrialization and product launch
  • Execute technology program- consolidating technical expertise and delivering future proof technical enablers
  • Collaborate with external partners on co-creations and projects- building strong networks
  • Connect across the International Zone for projects synergies- portfolio management and knowledge/best practice sharing

Qualifications

Hard Skills

  • Master’s degree in Food Science &Technology (or equivalent in related field such as Biology- Chemistry- Engineering)
  • Preferably 2+ years of experience in food companies and product development.
  • Ability to understand science & technology and translate in products solution- data driven decision maker
  • Consumer focus- curious about trends and food innovations
  • Team player- collaborative and emphatic.
  • Excellent business partner skills
  • Creative- energetic & pragmatic.
  • Good communication skills
  • Fluent English

Professional Attributes

  • Team player
  • Achieving results with the team is simply the best. You’re a team player- working towards the same common goal together with your teammates. 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 concept in delicious product using at the best your technical skills and know-how.
  • Communication Skills
  • At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management- no matter your level. Therefore- it’s important you have excellent communication skills- to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
  • Curiosity- creativity & enthusiasm
  • You’re curious- positive and enthusiastic. You are consumer focused and food passionate. You are a self-starter- driven by purpose and driving initiatives and actions. You are not afraid to challenge to get right results.

What we offer you

  • An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you;
  • A career track like only few other companies can match;
  • Reimbursement travel expenses;
  • New disruptive ideas will be your big part of your role (to create and/or to deliver).

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

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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