Product Developer

Join our team at Kraft Heinz to shape the future of the food industry from our London office in the iconic Shard! In the Innovation and Growth Team, we're dedicated to creating consumer-centric products, streamlining processes, and making a meaningful impact on consumers' lives.

About the Position

We are looking for a Product Developer (Senior R&D Technologist) to lead all aspects of product development, from concept to launch. This hands-on role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, injecting creativity into our products, and taking ownership of the development process. It offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to expand your skills across various product categories. Are you ready to bring innovation to life?

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Full ownership of product development and execution (partnering with cross functional team), including co-creation of strategy, product pipeline and concepts - co-packer briefing - prototype development - product tasting - nutritional profiling – claims - regulatory and quality – costings - scale up and implementation.
• Supporting packaging development and structural design. Providing innovative solutions for the consumer experience and driving the company’s sustainability agenda.
• Building strong relationships with external manufacturers, organizing co-creation development sessions and utilizing the full breadth of their capability, as well as internal network with Procurement and Commercial functions.
• Identifying relevant consumer trends to translate into product pipelines and future launches.
• Implementing a consumer experience focused mindset throughout the product development process, utilizing a test and learn approach and building connections with consumers throughout.

Qualifications

Please kindly note that you need to have a UK Working Permit in order to proceed for this position.

• BSc in Food Science or Technology or equivalent in a related field, such as Biology, Chemistry, Engineering.
• 3+ years of work experience in an R&D development role.
• Track record of taking products from concept to launch.
• Experience in packaging and/or working in an international company and complex / matrix organization is helpful.
• Experience in an FMCG company is helpful.
• Strong proficiency in English.
• Negotiation and influencing skills to launch products in-line with stretching timelines and cost targets.
• The ability to adapt: You have a flexible and pragmatic approach and can build collaborative relationships.

Professional Attributes

Communication: At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent interpersonal skills, to deal with all kinds of different team members.

Resilience: You’re able to bounce back after a disappointment or setback, big or small. And always continue to move onward & upward.

Project management skills: You’re organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.

High pressure: You don’t get easily stressed by pressure; on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized.

Team player: Achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. Being a standout colleague means you’re sometimes a leader, sometimes a follower but always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.

What We Offer You

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• Flexible and hybrid working approach.
• Family-friendly and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive benefits package to support mental, physical, financial and social well-being.
• Trainings and coaching to help develop your skills.
• Last but not least; there is always room for new insights. If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Location(s)

London - The Shard

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