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Kraft Heinz Company · Glenview R&D Center, IL

Manager, R&D - Packaging Dev

Glenview R&D Center, Illinois, United States of AmericaManager or leadResearch & Science

Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted August 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

Manager, R&D - Packaging Development BS or MS in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

  • Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant packaging development experience within CPG, food and beverage, or related industry; or master's degree plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and motivate others Prior people management experience preferred
  • Proven ability to lead and execute technically complex packaging projects
  • Strong knowledge of packaging materials, equipment, material interactions, and packaging laboratory test methods
  • Excellent communication, influencing, critical thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize effectively
  • Strong understanding of Design of Experiments and statistical analysis Willingness to travel up to 30%

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