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R-105378

Job Description Manager R D, Taste Elevation Business Con tinuity The R D Manager, Taste Elevation (TE) , Business Continuity leads product development in the sauces and condiments space across current portfolio of T E brands (e.g., Heinz, Kraft, Miracle Whip, etc.) while managing and developing a team of product developers supporting primarily brand maintenance initiatives . This role is responsible for translating business needs , supply

and regulatory requirements into practical development plans, driving technical execution and ensuring projects progress effectively from concept through commercialization.

This leader is expected to operate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and to balance people leadership with strong technical and project leadership. Success in the role requires sound product development judgment, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong collaboration across R D, operations, quality, regulatory, marketing, and supply chain. The role also requires building team capability, setting clear expectations, and developing talent to meet current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead product development across multiple cross-functional projects and product categories within the Taste Elevation business, including brand maintenance , portfolio evolution, and productivity initiatives
Manage, coach, and develop a team of product developers, including setting priorities, providing feedback, and building technical and leadership capability across product development and brand maintenance responsibilities
Translate business objectives and regulatory requirements into clear development plans and ensure effective execution from concept through commercialization
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive project progress, resolve technical issues, and deliver against business timelines
Lead product testing, qualification, and commercialization activities across laboratory, pilot plant, and production environments
Apply strong technical judgment to product, ingredient, process, and formulation challenges and guide the team through problem-solving and decision-making
Communicate technical findings, recommendations, risks, and implications clearly to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership
Manage multiple priorities concurrently and proactively identify tradeoffs, resource constraints, and priority conflicts across initiatives, including planned and unplanned brand maintenance asks
Build strong ways of working across the team and cross-functional partners to improve execution, clarity, and accountability
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn new categories, technologies, and processing areas in support of business needs
Ensure high-quality documentation, technical rigor, and strong executional discipline across development work
Mentor, coach, and collaborate with colleagues within and outside the immediate team to strengthen capability and business results

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field, plus a minimum of 6 years of product development experience within CPG, food and beverage, or a related industry; or master's degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading, coaching, and developing technical talent Strong knowledge of ingredients, product formulation, processing equipment, ingredient interactions, and laboratory test methods Proven ability to lead product development and commercialization across multiple projects and priorities Strong communication , influencing, project management, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with changing priorities Strong technical judgment and ability to design effective experiments, interpret results, and adjust plans as needed Self-motivated and able to deliver results with a high degree of ownership in a complex environment Strong ability to prioritize across competing business needs and make sound tradeoff decisions Willingness to travel up to 30%, including travel to internal plants, co-manufacturers, suppliers, and other business locations in the United States and Canada Work Environment & Schedule This position is considered a Normal office environment with some travel or visits to external locations; offices are open workspaces . Additionally, this role requires in office presence at least three days per week in compliance with hybrid work schedule. Physical Requirements Physical demands include but not limited to

Lift up to 30 lbs , navigate lab, storage, and manufacturing environments.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice. 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:

$104,200.00

$130,200.

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

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Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial
401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) Heinz Innovation 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.

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