Manager, R&d - Packaging Materials Performance Specifications

Kraft Heinz

Glenview, IL, USA
Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; bonus/equity: per...
Hybrid (3 days onsite, up to 2 days remote)
6+ years of r&d packaging experience
Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials
Ability to translate business and consumer needs
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Manager for R&D - Packaging Materials Performance Specifications in Glenview, IL. The role focuses on developing performance-based specifications for packaging, ensuring compliance with quality and sustainability standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • You will lead the development and governance of Performance-Based Specifications for packaging across Kraft Heinz North America.
  • This role includes building specification templates and ensuring compliance with sustainability and regulatory needs.
  • Your team will support packaging sustainability compliance for Extended Producer Responsibility legislation.

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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Manager for R&D - Packaging Materials Performance Specifications in Glenview, IL. The role focuses on developing performance-based specifications for packaging, ensuring compliance with quality and sustainability standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Salary

Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based bonus; Benefits: Healthcare coverage and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years of R&D packaging experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials
  • Ability to translate business and consumer needs

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with sustainable packaging solutions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven capability with project governance

Key Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD in Engineering or related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in building performance specifications
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

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