Principal Scientist leading product development for Kraft Heinz’s Canada portfolio. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to commercialize projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
The role includes translating the consumer/business need into products and packages that can be commercialized in a fast-paced test market environment.
Work closely with dedicated team to identify near and long-term opportunities.
Complete mid/low complexity projects in the near term, that includes repacking and alternate packages that are within capability of existing manufacturing lines.
Build long term pipeline that offers a unique package/product that unlocks NSV and/or cost efficiencies.
Develop and facilitate new product innovation by collaborating with platform teams, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities.
Conduct bench testing for flavor/texture, shelf-life, and develop sensory plans accordingly.
Work closely with quality, regulatory, and food safety to design foods that meet nutrition guidelines, claims on pack and can be produced at a manufacturing site.
Complete the required specification and quality documentation as needed.
This includes understanding the business need, designing, and implementing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products.
Requirements
BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agricultural Science with minimum of 7 years of experience successfully commercializing products end-to-end in the food or CPG industry or minimum 5 years’ experience with Master’s Degree
Demonstrated ability to influence, manage projects/people, and solve problems effectively.
Must speak English, French speaking is a plus
Ability to travel to Canada and willingness to travel up to 30%
Benefits
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare
Protection, and saving for the future
Plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families
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