Principal Scientist, R&D - Product Dev

Job Description Principal   Scientist ,  Sliced     Cheese   Technical   Category   Manager   Come grow your R&D career at KHC with this exciting opportunity to join the Process Cheese team !    This R&D   Principal Scientist   role will manage Process Cheese categories and brands and   build strong technical and consumer focus   to drive our core business across North America within the Meat, Cheese, Coffee, and Snacking Business Unit .    This role   interfaces directly with   the business and offers the ability to lead technically challenging projects and initiatives focused on   growth ,   productivity, and brand maintenance .    Success in the role requires cross-functional   leadership , strategic influence, problem solving,   end-to-end   understanding of   product development , and prioritization to   drive   multiple projects simultaneously .    Successful candidate will have a technical background in food science/engineering,   demonstrated   cross-functional leadership and communication   capabilities ,   strength in the commercialization process, proven ability to design product testing at plant scale, a growth mindset, and powerful teamwork skills .    If   you’re   looking to bring your leadership to a team that is technical and passionate about all   things   cheese, this is the place for you!   This role will be based out of the Glenview, IL Kraft Heinz Innovation Center and will require travel approximately 30% of the time.   Responsibilities   Lead technical development and delivery of strategic 3YP for   Sliced cheese categories, including growth, productivity, and maintenance   Operate from technical   seat   as a holistic business partner,   connecting business needs   to technical solutions and strategy ,   t ranslat ing   research findings into substantial business   opportunities ,   and   build ing   strategic execution plans with cross-functional teams   Work directly with cross-functional teams, plants, and suppliers as the R&D category   manager   to manage projects and direct developers across all projects in the category   Run technical timelines, provide clear and   timely   communication, complete risk assessments, raise issues, and develop contingency plans   demonstrating   strong project management skills   Operate with agility and drive for results with big picture context to ensure speed to market with right   first time   execution   Communicate regularly with the   R&D and cross-functional leadership teams   Lead budgets   and dotted line resources   for projects and initiatives within the category    Design   and implement tests, analyz e   data, draw conclusions, document   findings , present results, and commercializ e   products   Interface with all related technical experts and internal category scientists to understand technologies and applications   Elevate the competence and   know-how   of junior developers through training, coaching, and external networking   Collaborate with teams to understand and ensure product quality and food safety requirements are defined and delivered through the completion of raw material, finished product and quality specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products   Adopt a culture of diversity & inclusion, sustainability, learning, and working like an owner   Requirements   Bachelor’s Degree –   Food Science,   Dairy Science, Food Engineering,   Chemical Engineering , Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field   plus a minimum of 6 years of product development experience within CPG, food and beverage, or a related industry; or master’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience   Ability to lead, coach, develop, and inspire others   while driving engagement   within the team   Strong experience in R&D commercialization   with a high degree of autonomy   Experience in   translating consumer   testing results into   product development strategy and execution   Strong learning agility and ability to think on the fly   Ability to work effectively in a team environment , managing a complex network of stakeholders   Understanding of ingredient   interactions/functionality   Self-motivated problem solver   and critical thinker with   the drive to deliver   objectives   in a   dynamic , fast-paced environment   Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to prioritize work for self and others   Experience across a broad range of cheese and dairy ingredients, formulations, and manufacturing processes desired but not a prerequisite   Understanding of Design of Experiments   Excellent verbal and written communication   Excellent influencing skills    Willingness to travel   30 % pending business needs.  Travel could include (but not limited to): within United States and Canada to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers   Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportun