Scientist, R&D - Packaging Dev

Scientist, R&D – Packaging Development

The Packaging Scientist will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of packaging, enabling growth and ensuring qualityobjectivesand business continuity for Kraft Heinz.

This rolewill managetechnical timelines,conductlab,and plant trials,write specifications, andensureclear documentation.

From crafting and performing tests to analyzing data, presenting results cross-functionally, and commercializing pipeline opportunities,thisrolewill play a crucial role in shaping the future of our packaging solutions.

• Lead and support packaging projects spanning innovation, commercialization, cost savings, and ESGwithin the Heinz, Classico, Stove Top and A1 Brand

• Consistently deliver results on projects across multiple packaging material types from concept to commercialization.

• Quickly learn and apply knowledge on new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas.

• Function as the packagingleadandworkclosely with cross-functional teams to ensuretimelyexecution across multiple projects.

• Simultaneously lead multiple projects with complex scopes,demonstrating exceptional project management skills

• Collaborate withinternaltechnicalpackagingauthorities, packagingvendors,external manufacturers toleveragetechnologies and applications.

• Manage technical timelines, effectivelyidentifyand communicate risks, and develop contingency plans.

• Conduct lab tests,pilotplant trials, and large-scale factory trials tooptimizepackaging performance within manufacturing facilities.

• Write detailed specifications to ensure consistent, high-quality products.

• Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation.

• BS/MS in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,or related field

• Bachelor’s degree plus minimum 2 years of relevant experience, or Master’sdegree plus minimum 1 year of relevant experience

• Relevant experience:
  
  Packaging Development,commercialization,and distribution environment.

• Hands‑on experience developing or supportingrigid bottles, closuresand film packaging components strongly preferred; willingness to quickly learn and apply new packaging technologies valued

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Initiative‑takinganalytical person with a drive to achieveobjectivesin a complex environment.

• Ability to plan and execute well‑thought‑out design experiments,anticipatenext steps,and quickly evaluate alternativeswhen facing challenges.

• Adaptivelearnerwith the ability tolearnnew materials and processesrapidly.

• Ability to navigate and manage packaging specification systems (such as documentation, updates, and data accuracy) to support quality and compliance

• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently withabilityto prioritize work.

• Willingness to travel
  30%.

This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open work spaces

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

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.

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer…