All posting locations: Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Job Function: 10 - R&D
Date Published: 13-Sep-2023
Ref #: R-74555
Description & Requirements
About the Role
Overall purpose of the role is to undertake Research & Development to deliver new and optimized food products meeting business objectives and delivering to consumer expectation in regard to quality- safety and preference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of new and renovation of existing products and processes to deliver NPD- cost saving and quality improvement projects.
- This includes activities such as feasibility assessments- prototype development- costing- supervision of factory trials- recipe and label development- technical approval- shelf-life assessment and technical support for initial factory production.
- Provides technical leadership to drive project completion and adherence to business process in partnership with Marketing and other functions.
- Drive growth and cost-saving opportunities for relevant business categories using commercial acumen and specific category knowledge.
About You
- Experience in food industry- preferably in product development.
- Understanding of interactions between ingredients- additives- recipes- processes and packaging types.
- Knowledge of sensory analysis methodologies.
- Understanding of the FSANZ Food Standards code and food labelling requirements.
Benefits Program
We empower our people to own their work- and it’s true our employees are our competitive advantage – so we take care of our Kraft Heinz family with our ‘Live Well’ benefits program:
Hybrid Working- flexibility around when and where you work.
Gatherings - monthly drinks & nibbles- End of Year Celebration
Wellbeing - annual health checks & flu shots- onsite wellbeing sessions & webinars
Volunteering – volunteer days with Foodbank- meal packing events for our Global partner Rise Against Hunger
Parental Leave - 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
In-house training programs - Access to our online learning platform- Ownerversity for continuous learning and development
Career Development - Opportunity to be mentored by excellent leaders and have on-the-job skill development and coaching.
Cultural Leave - Two days paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of fulfilling or observing religious- ceremonial or culturally significant days.
The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. So- if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified)- please don’t hesitate to apply!
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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.