Top 878 Innovation manager Jobs in North Chicago, Il

Manager, R&D - Culinary Innovation Lab
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $104,200 - $130,200 a year
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Sr. Manager, External Reporting
Fortune Brands —Deerfield, IL
- $120,000 - $192,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Adoption assistance
Quick Apply
DTV Consumer Insights Lead
Fortune Brands —Deerfield, IL
- $105,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Adoption assistance
Quick Apply
Manager - Manufacturing Automation and Controls Engineering
Flex Ltd —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $94,842.80 - $180,000.00 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- System design
- Mentoring
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
7d
Mgr, International Logistics
Fortune Brands —Deerfield, IL
- $70,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Adoption assistance
Quick Apply
Sr. Purchasing Manager - Packaging Materials
Barilla —Northbrook, IL
- $125,000 - $135,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Fleet Manager - Waukegan, IL
Vantive —Waukegan, IL
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Product Design and Engineering Integration Manager
Echo Incorporated —Lake Zurich, IL
- From $145,000 a year
- ERP systems
- English
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Warehouse Supervisor
Second Life Mac —Skokie, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
Quick Apply
Home Care Sales Manager
Crystal Home Health Care —Des Plaines, IL
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
13d
Product Manager - Automotive
Rust-Oleum —Vernon Hills, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Hospice Sales Manager
Crystal Home Health Care - Illinois —Des Plaines, IL
- From $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Research
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Supervisor-Assembly
S & C Electric Company —Chicago, IL
- $79,827.00 - $105,767.86 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Production Manager Mundelein, IL
Cosentino —Mundelein, IL
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Email
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Safe@Home Case Manager - Cook County
OMNI Youth Services —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $60,000 a year
- Evenings as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
Quick Apply
14d
National & Key Account Manager - Retail and Hardware Channels
Echo Incorporated —Lake Zurich, IL
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Up to 50% travel
- Marketing
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Systems Engineering Manager 2 (Production Programs)
Northrop Grumman —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $153,800 - $230,800 a year
- Overtime
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Microsoft Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Direct Sales Manager - Base Salary + Full Benefits
Safe Haven Security —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $120,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Integrated Supply Manager
Steiner Electric Co —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
2h
Manager Systems Engineering 2 - Targeting
Northrop Grumman —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $153,800 - $230,800 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Microsoft Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

I want to receive the latest job alert for innovation manager in north chicago, il

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

innovation manager jobs near north chicago, il

System Engineer jobs in Rolling Meadows, IL

Automation Engineer jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

Key Account Manager jobs in Lake Zurich, IL

Production Manager jobs in Mundelein, IL

Assembler jobs in Chicago, IL

Product Manager jobs in Vernon Hills, IL

Sales Manager jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Case Manager jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

Program Coordinator jobs in St. Louis, MO

International Logistics Coordinator jobs in Sterling, VA

International Logistics Coordinator jobs in Lititz, PA

Logistics jobs in New York, NY

International Logistics Coordinator jobs in The Woodlands, TX

Healthcare Logistics jobs in Atlanta, GA

International Logistics Coordinator jobs in Boston, MA

Logistics jobs in Rockford, IL

System Engineer jobs in Bloomington, IN

System Engineer jobs in Pomona, CA

Nebraska Methodist Health System jobs in Fremont, NE

Nch Healthcare System jobs in Naples, FL

Manager, R&D - Culinary Innovation Lab

Kraft Heinz Company -
Glenview, IL

Apply Now

Job Details

$104,200 - $130,200 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Human-centered design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food production
Laboratory safety
Recipe development
Food processing plant experience
Food allergen awareness
Testing and evaluation
Focus groups (needs assessment method)
GMP
Taste testing for quality control
Manufacturing facility experience
Sensory evaluation
Bachelor's degree
HACCP
Prototype creation
Agile
Design thinking
User research for product design
Market research experience within consumer goods industry
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Manufacturing company experience
Prototypes
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job Description

As a Culinary Innovation Lab Manager , you will help transform the future of R&D innovation and accelerate Kraft Heinz’s growth ambitions. Our Culinary team shapes and influences food-facing innovations by combining a creative approach with deep technical expertise to drive consumer and product opportunities. We pride ourselves on being the expert culinary connection to food and cooking within the marketplace, and we are looking for a “consumer-obsessed” culinary professional — someone who is creative, strategic, independent, collaborative, and who executes with high attention to detail and effective communication. This is a hands-on R&D innovation role supporting our Culinary Innovation Lab, where we identify strategic opportunities for KHC. This individual will partner closely with internal Marketing, Insights, and R&D Innovation and Functional teams, as well as external partners, to explore, develop, and test new product, ingredient, flavor, and consumer usage opportunities. Using Design Thinking and Agile methodologies, this individual will actively drive opportunity identification, dig site prioritization, minimal viable prototype (MVP) development, and consumer product-fit learning.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Apply advanced mastery of culinary fundamentals , including cooking techniques, ingredient functionality, safe food handling, and culinary nutrition , to identify consumer insights, articulate sensory attributes, and translate those insights directly into product development.

Leverage knowledge of functional ingredients and formulation principles to develop minimal viable prototypes (MVPs) for consumer testing, learning, and validation; apply sensory evaluation best practices to assess and communicate product performance.

Lead culinary research to turn food trends, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence into innovation opportunities and strategic concepts aligned to business priorities .

P lan, develop, and execute culinary projects including competitive landscape reviews, immersions, trend presentations, concept ideation sessions, and product cuttings in partnership with the Innovation Lab Lead.

Serve as a creative and collaborative cross-functional partner, connecting culinary expertise to R&D, Marketing, Insights, and external partners throughout the innovation process.

Drive strategic thinking, clear communication, and proactive ownership across all assigned work; demonstrate consistent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.

Leads end-to-end culinary workstreams within innovation initiatives, with accountability for delivering against defined objectives , timelines, and business outcomes.

Influences cross-functional decision-making related to innovation strategy, concept prioritization, and product direction.

Manages multiple concurrent innovation initiatives across brands, platforms, or categories, ensuring alignment to commercial viability and business priorities.

Translates culinary concepts into scalable product opportunities, incorporating consumer insights, technical feasibility, and business considerations.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts , f ood s cience, n utrition, or a closely related field with a minimum of 6 years of progressive culinary experience with demonstrable expertise in product development, cooking techniques, and flavor application.

Minimum 3 years of experience in a corporate CPG or food manufacturing R&D environment.

Proven ability to develop and evaluate MVPs using structured sensory and consumer research methods (e.g., descriptive/scoring, discrimination testing) in partnership with sensory and insights teams.

Working knowledge of food safety principles (HACCP, GMP, allergen management) and safe culinary lab practices.

Demonstrated ability to apply Agile and Design Thinking frameworks within an innovation or product development process.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong project management and cross-functional influencing capabilities.

Experience with recipe management systems, PLM platforms, or SAP in a product development workflow.

RCA Certified Research Chef (CRC®) or equivalent culinary R&D / product development certification, preferred.

Familiarity with consumer research methods including CLTs, HUTs, or focus group facilitation.

Exposure to upstream innovation processes including trend scouting, dig site methodology , or white space identification.

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Work Environment & Schedule

This position operates primarily in a hybrid work environment and is based at the Kraft Heinz R&D Innovation Center in Glenview, IL. Our hybrid model provides flexibility based on business needs, allowing employees to work virtually up to two days per week, with an expectation to work on-site at least three days per week at the Glenview R&D Innovation Center .

Physical demands include but not limited to

Constant standing and walking in a kitchen/lab/plant environment for extended periods.

Frequent use of hands and arms for food preparation, weighing/measuring, knife work, stirring, mixing, and operating small equipment; repetitive motions are common.

Occasional lifting/carrying ingredients and equipment (e.g., up to 25–50 lbs , with or without reasonable accommodation).

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 - $130,200.00

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 - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Glenview R&D 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. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

innovation manager jobs in north chicago, il

Manager, R&D - Culinary Innovation Lab

Sr. Manager, External Reporting

DTV Consumer Insights Lead

Manager - Manufacturing Automation and Controls Engineering

Mgr, International Logistics

Sr. Purchasing Manager - Packaging Materials

Fleet Manager - Waukegan, IL

Product Design and Engineering Integration Manager

Warehouse Supervisor

Home Care Sales Manager

Product Manager - Automotive

Hospice Sales Manager

Supervisor-Assembly

Production Manager Mundelein, IL

Safe@Home Case Manager - Cook County

National & Key Account Manager - Retail and Hardware Channels

Systems Engineering Manager 2 (Production Programs)

Direct Sales Manager - Base Salary + Full Benefits

Integrated Supply Manager

Manager Systems Engineering 2 - Targeting

I want to receive the latest job alert for innovation manager in north chicago, il

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Description

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected