Principal Scientist, R&D - Packaging Dev

Job Description

Principal Scientist, Packaging Development

Are you passionate about packaging innovation and excited to work on iconic brands?

We’relooking for a Principal Scientist, Packaging Development to lead packaging development for the entertainment partnership within our Away From Home (AFH) business.

In this role, you will drive packaging innovation across the Kraft Heinz Away From Home  portfolio, with a special focus on a growing entertainment partnership.

You’llcombine technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and strategic thinking to deliver packaging solutions that meet customer and business needs whileperformingwithin real-world operational constraints.

You will lead work from concept through commercialization byidentifyingbusiness needs,designing and executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and translating insights intoviablepackaging solutions. This role requires strong scientificthinking,sound technical judgment,andthe ability to apply priorlearningto new challenges, including right-sizing, material simplification, and cost-optimized pack formats.

Success in this role also depends onstrong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability tooperateeffectively in a fast-paced, test-and-learn environment.

You’llwork closely with agile, cross-functional teams to move projects forward quickly, adapt to changingcustomerneeds, and deliver practical, manufacturable solutions.

We’relooking for someone with a proven track recordof building clear work plans, driving results, managing multiple priorities, and working autonomously.

This role helps shape packaging solutions that enable key customer partnerships,drive growth, and deliver practical business impact across the AFH portfolio.

• Serve as the packaging lead across multiple cross-functional projects and product categories, with an emphasis on solutions that meet customer requirements
• Manage multiple assignments and research projectssimultaneouslywhile prioritizing across business needs, short timelines, and lean development cycles
• Lead packaging testing, qualification, and commercialization in partnership with cross-functional teams across laboratory and production environments
• Ensure packaging solutions arefeasibleand manufacturable, particularly for food service formats
• Translate research findings and test results into clear business implications, including the“why”behind recommendations and the expected impact to the business
• Apply scientific principles and prior learning to new products, formats, and technical challenges
• Create andmaintainspecifications with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Lead, coach, and motivate others on the AFH Packaging team

• BS or MS in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degreeplusa minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or master’s degreeplusa minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or PhDplusa minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in packaging development and commercialization
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, equipment and material interactions, and packaging laboratory test methods
• Excellent communication, influencing, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate others
• Strong ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and prioritize effectively
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

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.

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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

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.…