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Manager- R&D - Packaging Development (Meals and Kits)

Company: Kraft-Heinz
Location: Glenview
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

General information

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

Job Function: 10 - R&D

Date Published: 02-May-2024

Ref #: R-82197

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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Manager, R&D - Packaging Development at a glance...

This is a Research and Development (R&D) Packaging managerial and technical role, responsible for the North American Shelf Stable Meals categories. Directly leading developers and potentially contractors. This individual should have a proven record of developing as well as performing work plans and committing to results in a variety of settings. Proven communication, teamwork, and people development skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment. You will be responsible for packaging development to meet business initiatives focused on Growth, Brand Maintenance and Value Engineering. The candidate must also have a technical background to lead/implement packaging projects and be able to apply prior learning or scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to balance multiple tasks concurrently and demonstrate the ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions are a must.

What's on the menu?

  • Directly lead a team of Packaging developers and potentially contractors
  • Partner with the Packaging ESG and Technology team to establish programs for the Corporate ESG goal by 2025
  • Develop junior staff including creation of development plans, building collaboration, and mentoring on their project workload
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Operations, Marketing, and Quality, influencing strategic projects
  • Understand and be proficient in day-to-day routines and systems for commercialization
  • Participate in Stage Gate, STAR Tech Stage Gate and Resource Prioritization meetings, providing R&D input

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

    • BS required; Subject area in Packaging, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering preferred
    • Minimum of 5+ years packaging development in the food or consumer products industry
    • Demonstrated ability to lead and implement technically complex packaging projects
    • Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to lead, mentor and motivate others
    • Independently lead multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize
    • Strong understanding of Design of Experiments
    • Willingness to travel up to 30%

      #LI-Hybrid

      About Us

      Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

      Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been - and even more thrilled about where we're headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

      Why Us

      We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures - as we work together to lead the future of food.

      Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

      Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment

      We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today's workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role's responsibilities and requirements.

      Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com.

Keywords: Kraft-Heinz, Skokie , Manager- R&D - Packaging Development (Meals and Kits), Executive , Glenview, Illinois

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