Senior Manager, R&D - Packaging Development

Job Description
This position is a ma nagerial role leading a team of P ackaging developers supporting the Away f rom Home and KHI categories in the Elevation Technical Platform. The manager will work directly with cross-functional partners to prioritize and execute initiatives to deliver the multi-year business plan . This role will guide direct reports, mentoring their professional development, career plans and conduct their performance appraisals. Working with the cross-functional team this manager will evaluate projects feasibility , alig n on prioritization and assign developer resources . This manager ' s team will be responsible for supporting R&D Small Batch Manufacturing while looking for opportunities to streamline and accelerate the process.
Key Components of the Role:

• Work with cross-functional partners to prioritize and execute initiatives to deliver multi-year business plan

• T ranslat e the consumer/business need into products that can be commercialized in a fast- paced test market environment.

• Build strategy and long- term pipeline that offers unique package solutions that unlock NSV and/or cost efficiencies.

• Provide technical subject matter expertise in packaging materials, applications, testing and problem-solving

• Be a s trategic functional influence in collaboration with operations , quality and marketing

• Guide direct reports and mentor their professional development, career plans, and conduct performance appraisals

• Oversee R&D Small Batch Manufacturing while looking for opportunities to streamline and accelerate processes

Qualifications:

• BS/MS/PhD in Packaging, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related field

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Packaging Development or Research and commercialization (which can include graduate work and/or internships)

• Exhibit a collaborative mindset and a bility to apply innovative solutions are a must

• Understand and be fluent in day-to-day routines and systems for commercialization

• Ability to translat e consumer and business need into products that can be commercialized in a fast- paced test market environment

• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others

• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$118,400.00 - $148,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Glenview R&D Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.