Sr. Manager, R&d – Culinary Innovation Lab

KraftHeinz

Glenview, IL, US
Base: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00; bonus: performanc...
Hybrid
8+ years of culinary experience
3+ years corporate r&d environment
Agile innovation methodologies
This role leads a team of culinary professionals to build and scale innovation capabilities that translate emerging consumer trends into actionable ideas

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team of culinary professionals to build and scale innovation capabilities that translate emerging consumer trends into actionable ideas.
  • The position requires guiding teams through rapid prototyping and iterative product development using agile methodologies to accelerate speed-to-market.
  • Employees benefit from a hybrid work model allowing up to two days of virtual work while based at the Glenview Innovation Center.

Matching Summary

This role leads a team of culinary professionals to build and scale innovation capabilities that translate emerging consumer trends into actionable ideas.

Salary

Base: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00; Bonus: Performance-based bonus eligible; Benefits: Healthcare, 401k, Paid Time Off, and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years of culinary experience
  • 3+ years corporate R&D environment
  • Agile innovation methodologies
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Consumer insight translation

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic business acumen
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Growth mindset and curiosity
  • Rapid prototyping expertise
  • External partnership building

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or Food Science
  • 8+ years culinary experience with technical expertise
  • 3+ years in corporate R&D or food manufacturing
  • Proven track record leading and developing teams

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