Job Description
Summary
To support the research and development of new and existing products and processes to enable the company to meet its marketing and production objectives.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety and ethical and human resources policies, programs and goals.
To uphold the Kraft Heinz values and to work in a way that contributes to the company's vision.
Key responsibilities
- 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:
- NPD
- 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.
About you
- Product development experience in the food industry with specialist technical skills, product and processing knowledge in relevant area
- Tertiary qualification (or similar) preferably in Food Science or Technology
- Understanding of the FSANZ Food Standards code and food labelling requirements
- 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
- 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.
About us
- Pay for Performance - industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package.
- Parental Leave - paid parental leave for primary AND secondary caregivers.
- Leave Options - Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter.
- In House Training Programs
- Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing - Utilize a range of discount programs (gym membership, health insurance, banking) depending on location
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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.
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.
