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Job Description
R&D Manager, Away from Home and KHI Product Development
The R&D Manager, Away From Home and KHI Product Development leads product development across medium- to high-complexity projects for the Away From Home / KHI business while managing and developing a team of product developers supporting a broad portfolio of initiatives. This role is responsible for translating business needs into practical development plans, driving technical execution, and ensuring projects progress effectively from concept through commercialization.
This leader is expected to operate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and to balance people leadership with strong technical and project leadership. Success in the role requires sound product development judgment, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong collaboration across R&D, operations, quality, regulatory, marketing, and supply chain. The role also requires building team capability, setting clear expectations, and developing talent to meet current and future business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a 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
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading, coaching, and developing technical talent
Strong knowledge of ingredients, product formulation, processing equipment, ingredient interactions, and laboratory test methods
Proven ability to lead product development and commercialization across multiple projects and priorities
Strong communication, influencing, project management, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with changing priorities
Strong technical judgment and ability to design effective experiments, interpret results, and adjust plans as needed
Self-motivated and able to deliver results with a high degree of ownership in a complex environment
Strong ability to prioritize across competing business needs and make sound tradeoff decisions
Willingness to travel up to 30%, including travel to internal plants, co-manufacturers, suppliers, and other business locations in the United States and Canada
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is considered a normal office environment with some travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces. Additionally, this role requires in office presence at least three days per week in compliance with hybrid work schedule.
Physical Requirements
Physical demands include but not limited to
This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.
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 opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Glenview R&D Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.