Senior R&D Packaging Lead - Sustainable Solutions

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,800 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Rigid Plastic Packaging Senior Manager at their Glenview R&D Center. This role entails leading a team of experts to develop innovative sustainable packaging solutions for their North American portfolio. The successful candidate should have a relevant engineering degree and a minimum of 8 years' experience in technology development, project management, and leading cross-functional teams. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation, alongside a performance-based bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of R&D technology development experience in packaging.
• Demonstrated people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop rigid plastic packaging solutions.
• Manage partnerships with suppliers and technology providers.
• Advance recyclable and compliant packaging formats.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Sustainable packaging expertise

Communication skills

Material and polymer knowledge

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Materials, Chemical or Packaging Engineering

Job description

Kraft Heinz is looking for a Rigid Plastic Packaging Senior Manager at their Glenview R&D Center. This role entails leading a team of experts to develop innovative sustainable packaging solutions for their North American portfolio. The successful candidate should have a relevant engineering degree and a minimum of 8 years' experience in technology development, project management, and leading cross-functional teams. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation, alongside a performance-based bonus scheme.