Scientist, R&D - Packaging Development

This is a Research and Development (R&D) Packaging role leading and executing projects within the MCCS Platform specifically in the Meats (Oscar Mayer) category. The Packaging Scientist will have the opportunity to drive innovation, renovation, and maintenance of packaging, enabling growth and ensuring quality objectives and business continuity for Kraft Heinz.

Requirements

• Consistently deliver results on projects across multiple packaging material types from concept to commercialization
• Quickly learn and apply knowledge on new product categories and/or processing/packaging areas
• Act as the packaging lead and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution across multiple projects
• Simultaneously lead multiple projects with complex scopes, demonstrating exceptional project management skills
• Collaborate with technical authorities and vendors, leverage technologies and applications
• Manage technical timelines, effectively identify and communicate issues and risks, and develop contingency plans
• Conduct lab tests, pilot plant trials, and large-scale factory trials to optimize packaging performance within manufacturing facilities
• Write detailed specifications to ensure consistent, high-quality products
• Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Recognition
• Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Programs
• Family Support Programs
• 401k
• Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Disability