Head of R&D, Packaging and Process Digital Transformation and External Partnerships

The Kraft Heinz Company • Glenview, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

KraftHeinz seeks a Head of R&D: Packaging & Process, Digital Transformation and External Partnerships. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and visionary leader to shape the future of our organization in the digital age.

Requirements

• Experience in Process and/or Packaging Development digital transformation in the CPG industry (Food CPG preferred)
• Strong understanding and experience with digital tools and technologies, such as AI, Smart Sensors, Modeling and Simulation, and Digital Twins.
• 15+ years experience in R&D, process scale-up, packaging development, pilot plant and plant operations with demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Track record of change management and upskilling technical teams to adopt digital workflows.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and project management skills.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of industry trends and market dynamics.
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with ability to prioritize work.
• Knowledge of IP strategy, secure data handling, and regulatory requirements relevant to the Food industry.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to navigate legal, QA, and supply/operations interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a comprehensive digital strategy and program to transform our approach to Packaging and Process Development.
• Implementation of Methodology of Process and Packaging Development frameworks and, for critical systems, development of Transformation Flow Sheets and virtualization.
• Reduce development cycle time, reduce number of trials, and enable vertical start-ups by shifting R&D from empirical, trial-heavy work to model-driven, data-anchored development.
• Managing and governing our External Partnerships/Open Innovation program, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, focus, and budget adherence.

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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed