Manager, R&D - Packaging Materials Performance Specifications

The R&D Manager of Packaging Performance Specifications will lead the development, deployment, and governance of Performance-Based Specifications for packaging across the Kraft Heinz North America portfolio.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemical or Packaging Engineering
• 6+ years of R&D packaging development, commercialization experience and project leadership experience
• Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, formats and manufacturing/converting constraints
• Demonstrated experience in building performance specifications and packaging development and commercialization
• Strong ability to translate business, technical, and consumer needs into clear, measurable performance requirements
• Proven capability with project governance, risk management, and stakeholder reporting
• Working knowledge of design of experiments and statistics and technical problem solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence across functions and levels
• Familiarity with sustainable packaging solutions and the need to align packaging work with evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future
• Wellbeing programs that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle
• 401k
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability