Gerente De Pesquisa E Desenvolvimento (p&d)

KraftHeinz

Nova Goias, Brazil
R&d leadership experience
Tomato product development
Laboratory management skills
This role is responsible for leading and executing innovation strategies and technical agendas for the Tomato category across Heinz, Hemmer, and Quero brands

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for leading and executing innovation strategies and technical agendas for the Tomato category across Heinz, Hemmer, and Quero brands.
  • The position serves as the primary technical reference for the Tomato category, connecting with Global R&D experts to leverage knowledge and initiatives.
  • Candidates must manage the R&D laboratory and pilot plant in Nova Goias while ensuring all projects comply with local legislation and KHC guidelines.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for leading and executing innovation strategies and technical agendas for the Tomato category across Heinz, Hemmer, and Quero brands.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • R&D leadership experience
  • Tomato product development
  • Laboratory management skills
  • Supply security planning
  • Value engineering expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Global R&D collaboration
  • ESG initiative knowledge
  • Consumer acceptance analysis
  • Cross-functional partnership
  • Hybrid development validation

Key Requirements

  • 8 years of R&D leadership experience
  • Degree in Food Technology or Engineering
  • Advanced English proficiency required
  • Basic Spanish language skills preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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