Jr R&D Technologist

The Kraft Heinz Company – Hastings, North Island Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz! Collaborative and dynamic work environment Kickstart YourCareer with Kraft Heinz! Are you looking togrowyour career in R&D ? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proventrack recordof internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We haveanexcitingpermanentopportunityfora Jr R&D Technologist to join our New Zealand R&D team, based in Hastings . TheCompany 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 developmentandimprovement ofnew and existing products and processes focusing on time,qualityand cost expectations, this includesactivities such as: Project feasibility Setting up of factory documentation Supervision of factory trials and commercial production Area of responsibility can include some or all the following: NPD In house or Co-Pack manufacture Identifyand implement cost reduction opportunities Provide support to manufacturing, procurement Recipe control – ensure recipes and all other relevant documentation are enteredintothe data control system in a correct andtimelymanner Provide progress reports and final reports on time and in the formatrequired. Development of technical product information including BOMs, production methods, label information, ingredient specifications, product specifications andshelf lifeevaluation Providetechnicalguidancetosupportproject completion and adherence to business process in partnership with Marketing and other functions. Supportgrowth and cost-saving opportunities for relevant business categories using commercial acumen and specific category knowledge. Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Procurement Providetechnical guidance and input to QRMP and other business quality programs. Perform assigned tasksin accordance withall Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies,programsand goals. What you'll bring: Project management,planningand organisation skills. Ability to analyse and interpret data to make recommendations Goodinterpersonal,verbaland written communication skills. Demonstrates ownership,accountabilityand integrity. Maintains consumer and quality focus, balancingriskand reward. Problem solving, analysis and attention to detail. Product development experience in the food industry with specialist technical skills,productand processing knowledge in relevant area Understanding of interactions between ingredients, additives, recipes,processesand 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 Benefits 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 R&D 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. Job Description Jr R&D Technologist Opportunity to grow your career with Kraft Heinz! Great work arrangement Collaborative and dynamic work environment Are you looking togrowyour career in R&D ? Do you want to join a dynamic team with a proventrack recordof internal growth and career advancement opportunities? We haveanexcitingpermanentopportunityfora Jr R&D Technologist to join our New Zealand R&D team, based in Hastings . TheCompany 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 developmentandimprovement ofnew and existing products and processes focusing on time,qualityand cost expectations, this includesactivities 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 Identifyand implement cost reduction opportunities Provide support to manufacturing, procurement Recipe control – ensure recipes and all other relevant documentation are enteredintothe data control system in a correct andtimelymanner Provide progress reports and final reports on time and in the formatrequired. Development of technical product information including BOMs, production methods, label information, ingredient specifications, product specifications andshelf lifeevaluation Providetechnicalguidancetosupportproject completion and adherence to business process in partnership with Marketing and other functions. Supportgrowth and cost-saving opportunities for relevant business categories using commercial acumen and specific category knowledge. Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Procurement Providetechnical guidance and input to QRMP and other business quality programs. Perform assigned tasksin accordance withall Kraft Heinz Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical and Human Resources policies,programsand goals. What you'll bring: Project management,planningand organisation skills. Ability to analyse and interpret data to make recommendations Goodinterpersonal,verbaland written communication skills. Demonstrates ownership,accountabilityand integrity. Maintains consumer and quality focus, balancingriskand reward. Can do attitude Problem solving, analysis and attention to detail. Product development experience in the food industry with specialist technical skills,productand processing knowledge in relevant area Understanding of interactions between ingredients, additives, recipes,processesand 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 Benefits 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 R&D 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr