Principal Scientist, R&d – Product Development - Elevate Growth

KraftHeinz

Warrendale, PA, United States
Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; bonus/equity: per...
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Product development leadership
Cross-functional team collaboration
Design of experiments expertise
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Principal Scientist for their Product Development team in Warrendale, PA, focusing on sauces and condiments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product development within the CPG sector, showcasing strong leadership and collaboration skills

Job Summary

  • This role leads Product Development initiatives within the Sauces & Condiments technical platform supporting multiple product lines and business segments.
  • The position requires managing multiple projects concurrently with minimal guidance while driving execution and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
  • Kraft Heinz offers a comprehensive Total Rewards philosophy including competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, tailored benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Principal Scientist for their Product Development team in Warrendale, PA, focusing on sauces and condiments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in product development within the CPG sector, showcasing strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Salary

Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based bonus eligible; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product development leadership
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Design of Experiments expertise
  • Multi-project management
  • Food product laboratory testing
  • Executional excellence
  • Strong communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and coaching colleagues
  • Innovative problem solving
  • Customer focus mindset
  • Willingness to learn new product categories
  • Ability to influence and motivate others
  • Travel flexibility up to 30%

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field
  • Minimum 6+ years Product Development experience
  • Strong understanding of ingredients and processing equipment
  • Experience in Design of Experiments
  • Willingness to travel 30%

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