Kraft Heinz

Job Description

Associate Scientist, R&D - Packaging Development

The Kraft Heinz Research & Development team is seeking an Associate Scientist – Packaging Dev. This position provides opportunities to support and lead packaging development initiatives for innovation, renovation, and maintenance of packaging in one of our North American R&D business units. Our project opportunities allow individuals to grow their technical leadership and technical packaging skills through direct interaction with cross-functional teams and introduce innovations to the consumer-packaged goods market.

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement new package launches from concept to commercialization (technical drawing, material specifications, artwork & graphics)
• Optimize packaging quality
• Support (high complex projects) /lead (lower complex projects) as a proactive technical resource
• Collaborate with business teams to implement initiatives including innovation, renovation, sustainability, brand maintenance, cost optimization, and strategy
• Develop and manage deliverables to achieve R&D timelines
• Build and lead primary packaging specifications and related databases
• Design and conduct plant trials involving a variety of products and packaging materials
• Develop secondary/tertiary packaging: corrugated cases and pallet standard
• Write technical trial reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Packaging, Engineering, Material Science, or adjacent technical discipline preferably
• Desired experience in the food or consumer products industry
• Shown leadership and understanding of commercialization and/or margin improvement programs across multiple technologies
• Willing to travel up to 30% pending business needs
• Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with a sense of urgency
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize sophisticated projects and routine job functions
• Demonstrate a desire for constant learning
• Willingness to travel up to 30% visiting internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.

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:

$68,900.00 - $86,100.00

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 NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.