R&D Analyst
kraftheinz
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, CL
Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Other
- Packaging Development
Job description
## Job Description Lead, execute, and coordinate business continuity projects for Hispanics markets within R&D Product and Packaging. Manage copackers on product, packaging, and process topics from the R&D perspective. Own complementary labeling guidelines for copackers and suppliers. 2 Key Accountabilities (Specify required outputs from the role): Activities Measurement Criteria % For business continuity projects: - Lead formula and packaging development, coordinating with Regulatory to ensure compliance. - Lead the PLM process and coordinate risk analysis and approvals with the interdisciplinary team. - Execute internal sensory evaluations, analyze data, and generate reports. - Approve theoretical nutrition facts for the copacker. - Approve trial reports for the copacker. - Approve formula, nutrition, and packaging specs in Agile. - Approve artworks in Atlas from R&D Product and Packaging. I. Launch date of business continuity projects II. Meeting minutes III. Projects & activities control matrix IV. Sensory panel report 50 Coordinate R&D projects and manage copackers in South America on technical matters. Execute internal sensory panels when required (e.g., due to copacker changes) to ensure business continuity. I. Meeting minutes II. Projects & activities control matrix III. Sensory panel report 40 Generate and update complementary labelling for products in South American markets from the R&D side. I. Launch date of business continuity projects 10 3 KPIs/Dimensions of this role (Please list main KPIs of businesses that the job will be accountable for): Financial Non-Financial TBD TBD 4 Key Relationships (Specify reporting lines and main internal / external relationships): Internal External Reports to: Head of R&D Hispanics Direct report: NA Functional: - Commercial - Marketing & Inno - Procurement - OPS: logistics, supply chain, FSQ - Legal - Regulatory - Finance - People - DMO - US Exports Suppliers: - Ingredients - Packaging - Copackers Chile: ICB, Aconcagua - Copacker Argentina: Tau Delta - Copacker Colombia: Colombina - Dynamix (relabeling) 5 Skills/Competencies (List skills “e.g. language, systems, graduation etc” and competencies “behavioural” that incumbent needs to have in order to perform at the job): Knowledge & Experience Capability - Education: Food Engineering or related - Experience: 3-5 years in new product development (product & packaging) - Basic knowledge of food/pack regulations - Basic understanding of quality system management - Microsoft Office - SAP would be a plus - Leadership - Adaptability & flexibility - Organized; strong time management - Prioritization - Problem solving - Teamwork in multifunctional environments - Attention to detail - Assertive, clear communication (oral and written) - Critical thinking - Agility with software/systems \*Languages: Spanish, Intermediate English ## Location(s) Santiago, Chile **Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes****.**