Director, Packaging R&D: E2E Execution & Productivity

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Glenview, IL seeks a Director of R&D, Central Packaging E2E Execution, to lead two high-impact teams delivering complex packaging initiatives and driving end-to-end cost optimization. You will shape the technical direction, establish governance, and build capabilities across R&D, Operations, Procurement, and Business Units.

Hybrid work model with on-site presence at the Glenview Innovation Center; strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record of delivering packaging

Qualifications

• 15+ years in progressive R&D and commercialization in packaging.
• 7+ years leading technical teams with managers and multi-team orgs.
• Strong business and financial acumen with cost-savings delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute portfolio strategy across Packaging Complex Projects and Productivity.
• Deliver >$750MM NSV impact and >95% Right-First-Time delivery.
• Lead two high-performing technical teams (25–30 total) and develop successors.

Skills

R&D leadership

Packaging expertise

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Glenview, IL seeks a Director of R&D, Central Packaging E2E Execution, to lead two high-impact teams delivering complex packaging initiatives and driving end-to-end cost optimization. You will shape the technical direction, establish governance, and build capabilities across R&D, Operations, Procurement, and Business Units.

Hybrid work model with on-site presence at the Glenview Innovation Center; strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record of delivering packaging