Manager, R&d - Packaging Materials Performance Specifications

Kraft Heinz

Glenview, IL, US
Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; bonus: eligible f...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Performance-based specifications framework development
Packaging materials and manufacturing constraints knowledge
Cross-functional project leadership and stakeholder management
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Manager of R&D for Packaging Materials Performance Specifications in a hybrid role based in Glenview, IL. The successful candidate will lead the development of performance-based specifications for packaging, ensuring alignment with functional, quality, and sustainability standards

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on leading the development and deployment of Performance-Based Specifications to ensure packaging solutions meet defined functional and manufacturing outcomes rather than prescriptive designs.
  • Candidates must possess strong technical knowledge of packaging materials and formats while demonstrating proven capability in building performance specifications and managing cross-functional projects.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary range of $104,200.00 - $130,200.00 with eligibility for a performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and 401k.

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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Manager of R&D for Packaging Materials Performance Specifications in a hybrid role based in Glenview, IL. The successful candidate will lead the development of performance-based specifications for packaging, ensuring alignment with functional, quality, and sustainability standards.

Salary

Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; Bonus: Eligible for performance-based bonus; Benefits: Healthcare, 401k, Paid Time Off, and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Performance-Based Specifications framework development
  • Packaging materials and manufacturing constraints knowledge
  • Cross-functional project leadership and stakeholder management
  • Specification governance and risk management processes
  • Sustainability and regulatory compliance alignment

Nice-to-have

  • Design of experiments and statistical analysis skills
  • Experience in consumer goods or pharmaceutical sectors
  • Strong training and enablement material creation
  • Ability to influence across multiple organizational levels
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD in Engineering, Materials, Chemical or Packaging Engineering
  • 6+ years of R&D packaging development and commercialization experience
  • Demonstrated experience in packaging development and project leadership

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