Associate R&D Process Technologist

Vacancy number: A2500016
The Kraft Heinz Company - Nijmegen (Nederland)

For our client, The Kraft Heinz Company, we are looking for an Associate R&D Process Technologist.

Keywords

  • MSc. Food Science
  • Spanish speaking highly prefered
  • Documentation (in English)
  • Start ASAP
  • Specifications

Profile

We have an excellent opportunity available for an R&D technologist to make a difference in the R&D organisation of Kraft Heinz. This position lies within the Growth Taste Elevation R&D team. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting to the R&D Growth Process Development Manager.
Get ready for working in an international, multi-functional team, as proactive contributor, getting projects delivered and collaborating with internal and external partners.
Responsibilities:
  • Execute technically Supply Chain project Picasso through R&D governance;
  • Partner with R&D Growth and BU technologists to ensure most advanced processes and formulation principles are applied in the project;
  • Execute the development plan for products in scope for Picasso according to the objectives, costs and deadline;
  • Support with the specifications approval through all the process in the internal systems. This implies ingredients, label or formulation approval;
  • Partner with Regulatory team to align on recipe approval, claims to be done and ingredient list.

Who we're looking for

For this position we are looking for candidates with a Master’s degree in Food Science & Technology and preferably 1-2 years of experience in food companies and product development. You have the ability to understand science & technology and translate this into product solutions. You are a data driven decision maker. At Kraft Heinz you’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stake holders.
As you will work closely together with colleagues in Spain, it is highly preferable that you speak fluent English and Spanish (min B2).

Company profile

For 150 years, Kraft Heinz has produced some of the world's most beloved products. Kraft Heinz is one of the largest global food and beverage company, with a portfolio that is a diverse mix of iconic and emerging brands. As the guardians of these brands and the creators of innovative products, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

Additional vacancy information

Reference:A2500016
Contract:Temporary contract with CLS Services
Education:WO/MSc.
Employment terms:Project until end of September 2025
Salary: 44000
Days of leave: 26 (fulltime, 1 year)
See here our other employment terms for this vacancy
Publication date:11-3-2025
Location:View location with Google Maps
Contactperson:René Kemps
+31 (0)88 22 77 555

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