Sr Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev

The Kraft Heinz Company•Glenview, IL

63d•$88,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Sr. Scientist, R&D - Packaging Development Our Company: The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry - we will be the most profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every category in which we compete. As a global food and beverage powerhouse, Kraft Heinz represents over $29 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and 5th largest in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream - it is our GLOBAL VISION. To be the best, we want the best - best brands, best practices and, most importantly, the best people. Owners Only! Do you have a passion for developing sustainable packaging solutions that deliver exceptional consumer experiences in a strategic and tactical way? We want to hear from you! Join the dynamic R&D team at Kraft Heinz as a Senior Packaging Scientist. In this critical innovation role, you'll lead high-impact projects that enhance packaging design across enterprise and renowned brands like Oscar Mayer, Lunchables, Kraft Mac & Cheese, and Kool-Aid. This is an opportunity to inspire change by pioneering new packaging concepts without pre-packaged solutions that align with our global sustainability commitments. You'll collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement solutions that reduce environmental impact while upholding our uncompromising standards for quality, safety, and performance. What's on the menu? This is a Research and Development (R&D) Packaging technical role, in the Packaging Technology Platforms Group. This position offers the candidate an excellent opportunity to identify, drive and lead innovative and disruptive packaging technology initiatives (for innovation and sustainability) that will be instrumental in delivering novel, competitively and cost advantaged solutions across the Kraft Heinz portfolio. The role includes supporting research pathways, demonstrating proof of concept, build processes, technology scale up, and commercialization or transition of technologies to the business unit. Conduct consumer tests, performance benchmarks, and lifecycle assessments to validate the viability of potential packaging solutions for quality, safety, sustainability, and branding. This individual must have strong technical skills and be able to link technologies to applications, while demonstrating intellectual curiosity, problem solving, leadership, and project management skills. Champion packaging sustainability by staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, materials, regulations, and consumer trends to incorporate groundbreaking solutions into project development and strategic planning. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently with the ability to work autonomously, a majority of the time. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset both internally and with external partners to develop comprehensive packaging sustainability strategies that meet business objectives. Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview.

Requirements

BS/MS/PhD in Package, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Proven 3-6 years of experience in Packaging Development and commercialization (which can include internship).
Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as packaging materials, functionality, design of experiments, qualification, laboratory test methods and commercialization of multiple packaging formats.
Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem solving skills.
Ability to lead, coach and motivate others.
Willingness to travel 30%

Responsibilities

Work with internal teams and cross-functional partners to understand opportunities and build solid plans with defined deliverables.
Manage multiple initiatives with complex scopes and/or cross enterprise platforms concurrently.
Execute research plans, including patent/literature reviews, prototyping, lab testing, consumer testing, qualification on pilot and/or production equipment.
Build and coordinate relationships with suppliers and technology partners to drive technology pathways.
Translate research findings into meaningful recommendations, communicating results and driving decisions and technology adoption.
Present to global teams, senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Have a high degree of autonomy.

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

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