R&D Technologist (12 month FTC)

Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity available for an R&D Team Technologist to make a difference in our R&D UK&I Business Unit in Kraft Heinz. This position lies within the UK&I BU Meals R&D team. You'll be working in a high performing team, alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You'll be reporting to the UK&I R&D Futures Manager.
Get ready for working in a multi-skilled team, as proactive contributor, to support getting projects completed, supporting the R&D Managers with ad hoc tasks and collaborating with internal and external partners. The job holder will work in a multi-functional team and will effectively collaborate with other functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking a pathway into a Global Company and a career in product development.
Main Responsibilities

• Working to support the team in all aspects of projects and administration
• Support and deliver NPD, VE & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance
• Support project Technologists through the NPD & VE process
• Work with Technologists and Managers to deliver business needs.
• Collaborate with Operations, FSQ, Procurement and SCD in line with project needs and build a strong network across the Kitt Green Site.
• Become our team expert on Purchase Orders

Qualifications
Hard Skills

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field.
• Preferably some experience in food companies or product development.
• Ability to understand science & technology, create solutions & data driven.
• Consumer focus, curious about trends and food innovations
• Team player, collaborative and emphatic.
• Creative, energetic & pragmatic.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Adaptable to resolve all manner of unexpected issues.

Professional Attributes

• Team player
  • Achieving results with the team is simply the best. You're a team player, working towards the same common goal together with your teammates. You connect easily with people and feel motivated by the work environment.
• Unafraid to Question
  • If you do not understand a task, instruction or what is expected you raise the point and ask for clarification.
• Communication Skills
  • At Kraft Heinz you'll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it's important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders.
• Curiosity, creativity & enthusiasm
  • You're curious, positive and enthusiastic. You are food passionate. You are a self-starter, driven by purpose and driving initiatives and actions. You are not afraid to challenge to get right results.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want to the best for our people!
• Trainings and coaching to help develop your skills and behaviours
• Flexible and hybrid working approach (4 from the office/1 from home)
• Family-friendly and inclusive work environment
• Competitive benefits package to support mental, physical, financial and social well-being
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market)
• Always room for new ideas; if you have a good idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Location(s)
Kitt Green
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.