Lead Packaging Engineer: Drive Innovation and Projects

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Sr Packaging Engineer in Glenview, IL to lead and execute complex packaging projects, coordinating cross-functional teams across innovation, commercialization, cost savings, and ESG initiatives. You will design tests, analyze data, and translate findings into marketable solutions while managing multiple assignments and maintaining schedule adherence.

The role requires a strong technical background with a track record in packaging innovation, plus the ability to travel up

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field with minimum 4 years of experience, or Master’s with minimum 3 years, or PhD plus 2 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, equipment interaction, and test methods.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others.
• Proven track record of leading packaging innovation projects from concept to commercialization.

Responsabilidades

• Lead packaging projects across innovation, commercialization, cost savings, and ESG.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive execution across projects.
• Translate research findings into actionable business opportunities and communicate results to teams.
• Travel up to 30%.

Conocimientos

Communication

Influencing

Problem solving

Leadership

Packaging innovation

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree or PhD with related experience

Herramientas

Packaging specification systems

Descripción del empleo

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Sr Packaging Engineer in Glenview, IL to lead and execute complex packaging projects, coordinating cross-functional teams across innovation, commercialization, cost savings, and ESG initiatives. You will design tests, analyze data, and translate findings into marketable solutions while managing multiple assignments and maintaining schedule adherence.

The role requires a strong technical background with a track record in packaging innovation, plus the ability to travel up