General information
All posting locations: Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico
Job Function: 10 - R&D
Date Published: 29-Jun-2023
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Ref #: R-71802
Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Onsite
Description & Requirements
Functions:
- Develop and innovate new Food technologies focused on the new market tendencies and pipeline construction.
Evaluate the best raw materials and ingredients that comply with KH quality- price and sensory standards to formulate or reformulate
Detonate the creation of new ingredients and semi-elaborated in Agile/SAP.
Establish physicochemical standards and ranges to ensure the same quality and taste in all of the products avoiding critical ingredient addition.
Document any process change- reformulation of supplier change through the established process
Design and elaborate formulations based on the current local and international nutritional regulations such as;
NOM051- NOM131-NOM002- NOM008- NOM086- NOM050 FDA (US FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION) KOSHER ORTHODOX UNION HALAL
- Specification Approval and Maintenance
Create new specifications of new ingredients that comply with KH quality standards
Review and validate supplier’s documentation to ensure no food safety concerns
Ensure the correct workflow of approval of the specifications through AGILE matching information with SRS
Document any change or update in the specification.
Conduct the training of the element and the process to create or modify an espec.
- Business continuity
Material and supplier alternatives (resilience)
Process and trouble solving
- Innovation project management
Project now: Innovation/Rennovation + ESG
Co-lead (TPL) with marketing function all activities in HBMP and PMO to ensure project launch OTIF.
- Agile and digital systems implementation within R&D
Test
Training
Implementation
Experience:
More than 2 years in research and development- FSQ or quality or technical background (preferably in systems administration and documentation). Goal-oriented- communication- teamwork- project management and self-management skills.
Desirable: SAP experience- digital systems and/or spec management systems.
Competencies (experiences/ Education):
Food engineer/chemist- biochemical engineer- biotechnologist or similar.
- Product & process development
- Sensory evaluation
- Regulatory compliance and label development
- Consumer tests
- Advanced English required- English essential
Skills (Knowledge/ Capabilities):
- Basic/intermediate SAP
- Office advanced
- Problem solving
- Growth mindset
- Team working/networking
- Resilience
- Self-driven/proactive
- Bias for action
- Collaboration
- Empowerment
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
