Sr Sci, R&D - Product Dev

All Posting Locations: Glenview, IL, US

Job Functions: Research & Development

Date Published: October 29, 2025

Ref#: R-97723

Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description

Our Company

• The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global food and beverage powerhouse, 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. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people.

Owners Only!

• This is a role for someone who craves a challenge balanced by the desire to be accountable for delivering against the model across the Kraft Heinz enterprise. It is both a strategic and a tactical position. Those that do not want to get their hands dirty or build out a future pipeline should not apply.

Role / Title

• This is an R&D technical role that provides direction for and executes projects in the Coffee Category. The candidate will be scoping and/or executing technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on Innovation, Quality Improvement, and Value Engineering. This candidate will also coach and develop junior developers and must have a proven record of executing work plans and driving for results. This includes basic understanding of the business need, designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. Proven communication, leadership, and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and demonstrate a high degree of autonomy. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions are a must.

Key Components of the role

• Work with cross-functional teams to launch programs

• Demonstrated experience in leading commercialization of key programs

• Demonstrates the willingness/ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas.

• Translate research findings into meaningful business opportunities and communicate to cross-functional teams

• Formula/product commercialization working closely with cross-functional team members in production plants

• Thought leader in adapting and applying scientific principles to new situations/products

• Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to call out priority conflicts between a variety of business initiatives

• Specification creation and updating, with attention to detail

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

• Minimum of 5 years in a Technical Function (which can include all graduate and/or internship work), previous Coffee experience is a plus

• Solid understanding of food (can be specific to Meat, Dairy, Coffee, Nuts…) chemistry, analytical testing, formulations and processing used in food manufacturing

• Understanding of ingredient functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging

• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem solving skills

• Ability to coach and motivate others

• Lead multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with the ability to question the priority of work

• Ability to plan, put together well thought out design of experiments, anticipate next steps and incorporate course corrections when hurdles appear

• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments

• Willingness to travel 30%

EEO Statement

Kraft Heinz Company, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Kraft Heinz Company, Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 847 646-6044 for assistance.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$88,000.00 – $110,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

R&D AT KRAFT HEINZ

THE
CREATORS

Our Research and Development team creates high-quality products that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Innovation is what gets us up in the morning!

Whether you want to develop your technical skills or grow as a people manager, there’s a place for you here to advance your career.