Scientist, R&D - Packaging Dev

Scientist, R&D – Packaging Development

Job Purpose 

​​ThePackaging 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,writespecifications, 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.​

EssentialFunctions &Responsibilities

• ​​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 asthe packagingleadandworkclosely with cross-functional teams to ensuretimelyexecution across multiple projects.

• ​Simultaneously lead multiple projects with complex scopes,demonstratingexceptional 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-qualityproducts.

• ​Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation.​

Expected Experience& Required Skills

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

• Bachelor’s degree plus minimum 2 years of relevant experience, orMaster’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 personwith a drive to achieveobjectivesin a complexenvironment.

• Ability to plan and execute well-thought-out design experiments,anticipatenext steps,and quicklyevaluate 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 prioritizework.

• Willingness to travel30%.

Work Environment & Schedule

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

This job description is not designed to cover orcontainall duties or responsibilities that are requiredofthe role.Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.