Scientist- R&D - Packaging Development - Margin Enhancement

General information

All posting locations: Glenview, Illinois, United States of America

Job Function: 10 - R&D

Date Published: 27-Mar-2024

Ref #: R-80865

Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

• Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Scientist, R&D - Packaging Development - Margin Enhancement at a glance...

This is a Research and Development (R&D) role leading Productivity and Supply Packaging initiatives across all businesses within the Kraft Heinz North America. The candidate will be developing and completing work plans and driving for results to meet business initiatives focused on productivity idea development and execution. This includes basic understanding of the business need, commercialization, designing and performing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, and communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and ability to think critically to apply prior knowledge and scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently and with a moderate degree of autonomy. Collaboration, growth-oriented approach, and flexibility are a must.

What's on the menu?

• Work with cross functional teams to lead and support projects from concept to commercialization, including Marketing, Operations, Quality, External Manufacturers, and Procurement

• Demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas

• Handle multiple assignments/development projects concurrently to meet R&D timelines

• Call out and discuss priorities between a variety of business initiatives

• Design, support, and implement plant trials, then summarize and translate results clearly for technical and non-technical teams

• Package commercialization working closely with teams at production plants, suppliers and manufacturing partners

• Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products and have a moderate degree of autonomy

• Build and update multi-component specifications with attention to detail

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• BS/MS Packaging Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Minimum of 2 years in a Technical Function (which can include all graduate and/or internship work)

• Pack development and commercialization experience as well as direct experience with are a prerequisite

• Understanding of material functionality and interrelationship of ingredients, process, and packaging

• Excellent communication, influencing, prioritization, and project management skills

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make connections to the big picture

• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate others

• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments

• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time

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