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Kraft Heinz Company · Glenview R&D Center, IL

# Senior Manager, R&D - Pod Lead

Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America Manager or lead Research & Science 

Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted August 4, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837479486)

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## Job description
- Ability to translate fuzzy ideas into technical plans and developing testable hypotheses
- Ability to manage complex workflows with multiple internal and external partners
- Lead iterative product/pack/process development from early prototyping to scalable plant trials
- Lead rapid experimentation to validate assumptions and refine product features
- Provide guidance to scale up products from bench to plant trials to test market launches
- Lead technical team to scale product for test market launch and associated in-market validation (feasibility tests, specifications, supply chain) Embrace Agile WOW, provide feedback on innovation process
- Guide the team on feasibility, product/packaging development, processing, quality, safety, operations, and regulatory requirements.
- Generate and execute IP strategies to deliver technically advantaged product solutions
- Influence functional partners in Procurement, Legal, Quality and Operations to evolve ways of working
- Lead product and package developer support on project tasks and innovation process Champion Agile methodologies and mentor teammates on technical skills
- Understand stage gate process and commercialization process and how to adapt Agile methodologies to existing processes BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Packaging Engineering / Science, Materials Engineering, Food Science, Food Engineering, Consumer Science, or related field Minimum
- 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's or 7 years of relevant experience with Master's or 6 years of relevant experience with PhD Extensive experience in successfully commercializing products end-to-end in the food or consumer products industry Can influence stakeholders and evolve processes through strong collaboration skills Is excited by quick-paced environments and continuous learning Naturally curious and creative, eager to explore alternative solutions Empathetic and consumer focused Experience in translating ambiguity into a concrete plan Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset Exposure, implemented or led Agile ways of working and strategy Enjoys mentoring junior scientists through hands-on work experience and collaboration

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Aug 4, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 75 days
- Location: Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of America[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837479486)

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