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Nijmegen
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August 06,2022
Date Posted
R&D Technologist - Tomato Portfolio
About Us
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. 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.
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 39,000+ 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!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
General information
All posting locations: Nijmegen, , Netherlands
Job Function: 10 - R&D
Department: 10 - 04 - Product Development
Date Published: 05-Aug-2022
Job Type: Regular
Description & Requirements
Position Summary
We are looking for an R&D Professional to make a difference in our future tomato portfolio by bringing innovative & pioneering technologies alive. To do so you will partner with our technology- consumer & sensory insights- and agriculture teams together with external partners to drive innovation within our Tomato portfolio across the International zone. We love tomatoes here at Kraft Heinz- and in this role you will be responsible for developing our tomato technology strategy and roadmap as well as developing and implementing innovative and ground-breaking technology with the focus of delivering improvements to Taste- Nutrition & Planet in our tomato category.
Role Purpose
- Drives Tomato technology expertise (product & process) in our key KHC categories- engaging internal and external partners.
- Develops technology strategy & roadmap - short- mid and long-term- developing and implementing innovative & pioneering technology
- Ensures technology learnings are shared and effectively transferred across the organization by developing & implementing "best-practices" around knowledge collection & transfer
- Mentors & coaches’ product & process partners in tomato formulation & process optimization
- Interprets competitive technologies through surveillance of patents and other publications
- Develops and runs the resources & budgets for projects & platforms driving proper execution
- Coordinates and collaborates with a network of external partners
Education & Experience
- Tomato knowledge & experience in tomato processing- tomato science and tomato product development) preferred
- Knowledge of the tomato industry (processors- research centers & institutes) helpful
- MSc in Agronomy and/or Food Science and Technology
- Knowledge of trial design- data management- data analysis & statistics
- 4+ years’ experience in food technology / R&D within the food FMCG sector
Professional Attributes
- Demonstrate curiosity and passion for continuous improvement
- Great teammate with a positive attitude. Ability to lead as well as collaborate.
- Ability to deal with changes & working with multicultural teams
- Strong interpersonal- communication and influencing skills are required
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex product development projects
- Ambition to grow in the job and in the company
- Passion for food & consumer focus
What we offer you
- An ambitious employer who only wants the best for you!
- A fast career track like only few other companies can match
- A permanent contract as we believe in doing big bets on people;
- A great place for entrepreneurial people with room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea- please let us know- and we can set it in action!
Inclusion matters to us
Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact- we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse group of 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 are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race- religion- color- national origin- sex- gender- gender expression- sexual orientation- age- marital status- veteran status- or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process- to perform essential job functions- and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
