All posting locations: Nijmegen, , Netherlands
Job Function: 10 - R&D
Date Published: 24-Apr-2024
Ref #: R-76927
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid
Description & Requirements
- temporary position of 12 months
About the company
To be the BEST FOOD company and growing a BETTER WORLD isn’t just a dream – it’s our global vision! Kraft Heinz represents over $29 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and 5th largest in the world. This is the perfect time to join our team and built something great. To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people. That’s where you come in…
Our Culture
It takes Great People to dream Big Dreams. Extra ordinary results define our work. Kraft Heinz is not for everyone, but amazing for the few – ambitious, result focused and hardworking people who can turn ideas into reality. We’re looking for people who aren’t just good but want to keep developing themselves. We will reward you with a career where you get the opportunities to keep growing and learning. So, are you already good in what you do? Join us and become the best.
About the Position
We have an excellent opportunity available for an Associate Sr Packaging Technologist to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The position sits within the International R&D Packaging team, based at our Int. R&D Centre in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. You’ll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level.
You’ll be reporting into the Packaging Manager and get ready for a lot of exposure to internal senior stakeholders. You’re constantly looking for new and improved packaging solutions for the international market.
In brief, you will be responsible for;
- Executing technically VE & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance and according to best practices.
- Delivering key goals; perfect the fundamentals, ensure cost competitiveness, make sustainability a competitive edge and strengthen capabilities and competences in the International Zone Packaging team
- Creating, developing, and implementing industrialized packaging solutions under specific projects, ensuring robust risk management and delivery of quality attributes
- Proactively drive innovation and cost-out ideas to build the pipeline
- Building strong cross functional relationships
Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included), or be an EU Citizen, in order to proceed for this position. Please make sure you put your nationality on your resume. Unfortunately, we can't proceed with non-European citizens who need support for a working permit.
Requirements:
- A completed Packaging / Engineering / Science degree
- 5+ years of experience within packaging development in a complex / matrix organization
- Understanding of food technology and preservation
- Business fluency in English (written & verbal)
Competences:
- Passionate and curious to learn all there is about Packaging and Food
- Strong in communication: informing, influencing & stakeholder management
- Standout colleague
- Problem solver; be creative and pragmatic
- Customer focus; external and internal clients
- Takes action and ownership
What we offer you
- An ambitious employer; we want the best for you;
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market);
- Reimbursement for travel expenses;
- Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know and we can set it in action!
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
About Us
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 meal 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 Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.