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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 America Manager or lead Research & Science 

Listed on Kraft Heinz Company’s official careers site. Posted August 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Kraft Heinz Company’s careers site →](https://jobs.kraftheinz.com/careers/job/1970324837495305)

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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%

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Aug 17, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 62 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/1970324837495305)

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