Manager, R&D - Product Development

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company seeks a Manager for R&D in Product Development to spearhead innovative packaging initiatives. This mid-senior level role involves collaborating with various departments to enhance brand strategies, specifically tailored for limited assortment channels. A growth mindset and expertise in R&D are essential.

Benefits

Health care coverage

401k savings plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging innovation and development.
• Strong leadership skills with proven project management abilities.
• Understanding of R&D strategies for limited assortment environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects for iconic brands.
• Drive R&D strategies that accelerate Innovation Pipeline.
• Interface extensively with cross-functional teams across multiple functions.

Skills

Innovation

Packaging Development

Leadership

Education

Degree in a related field

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Job Description

Manager, R&D – Product Development – Limited Assortment

Job Description

Manager, R&D – Product Development – Limited Assortment

Are you passionate about packaging innovation and ready to make a significant impact on iconic brands? Join the dynamic and cross-functional team at Kraft Heinz Research & Development as a Packaging Scientist! We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead packaging development projects across our Platforms, working with renowned brands like Oscar Mayer, Kraft, Capri Sun, Kool Aid, and Heinz.

This is a Research and Development Manager role focused on Limited Assortment Channel, leading Innovation for the KHC portfolio. The role is responsible for delivery of business unit NSV, CMA, and EBITDA through leadership of activities for Innovation and strategic initiatives—including those designed specifically for the Limited Assortment channel (Club, Dollar, Value and Convenience). This individual interfaces extensively with key stakeholders of all levels of leadership and across multiple functions including R&D, Quality, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and all functions within the Supply Chain team (Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Service & Logistics). Additionally, this role will be responsible for providing technical leadership across all phases of projects, including right-sized, simplified innovations tailored for club, convenience, and dollar/value retail environments. A growth mindset is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• This position offers the candidate an excellent opportunity to identify, drive, and lead innovative and packaging technology initiatives that will be instrumental in delivering novel, competitively and cost-advantaged solutions across the Kraft Heinz portfolio—including packaging tailored for Limited Assortment environments where simplicity, speed, and shelf efficiency are critical.
• Create and drive R&D-led strategies that accelerate the Limited Assortment Innovation Pipeline and bring ideas to life including gauging feasibility, developing prototypes, identifying manufacturing processes/locations for our technically challenging projects.
• Deliver the strategic plans for the category across Growth, with an emphasis on channel-fit innovation, reformats, and pack/price adaptations.
• ssist in scoping and facilitating business opportunities, especially those requiring speed to market, minimal complexity, or cost-optimized solutions.
• Participate in Stage Gate meetings, providing R&D input with attention to channel constraints and operational feasibility for Limited Assortment retail.
• Work directly with the business units, cross-functional teams, plants, and suppliers as the R&D category manager to manage projects and direct developers.
  
  
  

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.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$102,100.00 - $127,600.00

Bonus 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

Benefits Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
  
  
  

Location(s)

Glenview R&D Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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