About the role

Job Description

Jr R&D Technologist

Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz!
Flexible work arrangement – 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Kickstart Your Career with Kraft Heinz!

Are you looking to grow your career in R&D? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proven track record of internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Jr R&D Technologist to join our New Zealand R&D team, based in Hastings.

The Company

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. 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.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Support the development and improvement of new and existing products and processes focusing on time, quality and cost expectations, this includes activities such as:

Project feasibility

Prototype development

New ingredient evaluation & approval product costing

Establishing production methods

Setting up of factory documentation

Supervision of factory trials and commercial production

Area of responsibility can include some or all the following:

Value Engineering

In house or Co-Pack manufacture

Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities

Provide support to manufacturing, procurement

Recipe control – ensure recipes and all other relevant documentation are entered into the data control system in a correct and timely manner

Provide progress reports and final reports on time and in the format required.

Development of technical product information including BOMs, production methods, label information, ingredient specifications, product specifications and shelf life evaluation

Provide technical guidance to support project completion and adherence to business process in partnership with Marketing and other functions.

Support growth and cost-saving opportunities for relevant business categories using commercial acumen and specific category knowledge.

Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Procurement

Provide technical guidance and input to QRMP and other business quality programs.

Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies, programs and goals.

What you'll bring:

Project management, planning and organisation skills.

Ability to analyse and interpret data to make recommendations

Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrates ownership, accountability and integrity.

Maintains consumer and quality focus, balancing risk and reward.

Can do attitude

Problem solving, analysis and attention to detail.
- Product development experience in the food industry with specialist technical skills, product and processing knowledge in relevant area
- Understanding of interactions between ingredients, additives, recipes, processes and packaging types
- Experience with use of business and production systems, Excel, Word as well as key board skills
- Experience with working through NPD stage and gate processes
- Understanding of the FSANZ Food Standards code and food labelling requirements
enefits of working with us:
Hybrid Working – Flexibility around when and where you work
Leave Options – Volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter
Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand
In House Training Programs
Ready to make an Impact?
If you're a results-driven Sales professional, a collaborative team player, and passionate about delivering value, we want to hear from you. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this job posting at any time.

Location(s)

King Street

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Aplyr's read

Kraft Heinz is a global food giant, attracting professionals passionate about iconic brands and innovative product development in the food and beverage industry.
Synthesized from recent postings & public sources

What's promising

•Kraft Heinz offers diverse career paths with roles in sales, R&D, and data science.
•The company is committed to innovation, evident in its investment in R&D roles.
•Kraft Heinz's global presence provides opportunities for international career growth.

What to watch

•Kraft Heinz has faced challenges with adapting to changing consumer preferences.
•The company has undergone significant restructuring, which can create uncertainty.
•There is pressure to balance cost-cutting with maintaining product quality.

Why Kraft Heinz

•Kraft Heinz is known for its portfolio of iconic brands like Heinz and Kraft.
•The company emphasizes data-driven decision-making in roles like category management.
•Kraft Heinz's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its product innovation strategies.

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