Sr Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev Platform

Job Description

Are you passionate about packaging innovation and ready to make a significant impact on iconic brands? Join the dynamic and cross-functional team at Kraft Heinz Research & Development as a Packaging Scientist! We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead packaging development projects across our Platforms, working with renowned brands like Oscar Mayer, Kraft, Maxwell House, Kool Aid, and Crave.

As a Sr Scientist, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of packaging, enabling growth and ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz technical leadership role and will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our packaging solutions.

Opportunities Available:

• Meat & Cheese
• Meals & Kits
• Sauces & Condiments
• Beverages & Confections

What’s on the menu?

• This candidate should have a proven record of carrying out work plans and driving for results in a variety of exciting and sophisticated settings, passionate about growth, brand maintenance and quality improvement. 
• This includes understanding the business need, designing, and implementing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products. 
• Proven communication and teamwork skills are critical in this role, which operates in a multifaceted and cross-functional environment.
• The candidate must also have a technical background and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations.
• This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, a majority of the time.
• Exhibiting a collaborative attitude and applying innovative solutions are a must.

Key Components of the role:

• Work with cross functional teams, acting as packaging lead to drive execution across multiple projects from different product categories.
• Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives.
• Complete packaging testing, qualification and commercialization while working closely with cross-functional team members in laboratory and production environments.
• Translate research findings into relevant business opportunities and communicate to cross-functional teams
• Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products
• Specification creation and updating, with attention to detail

Recipe for Success: Apply now if this sounds like you!

• BS/MS in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in Packaging Development and commercialization (which can include internships)
• Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as packaging materials, pkg equipment/materials interaction, and packaging laboratory test methods
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others.
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with ability to prioritize work
• Willingness to travel 30%

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center, Heinz Innovation Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com .