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Job Location drjobs

Glenview, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 68900 - 86100

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Scientist R&D - Packaging Development

The Kraft Heinz Research & Development team is seeking an Associate Scientist Packaging Dev. This position provides opportunities to support and lead packaging development initiatives for innovation renovation and maintenance of packaging in one of our North American R&D business units. Our project opportunities allow individuals to grow their technical leadership and technical packaging skills through direct interaction with cross-functional teams and introduce innovations to the consumer-packaged goods market.

Job Duties:

  • Develop and implement new package launches from concept to commercialization (technical drawing material specifications artwork & graphics)

  • Optimize packaging quality

  • Support (high complex projects) /lead (lower complex projects) as a proactive technical resource

  • Collaborate with business teams to implement initiatives including innovation renovation sustainability brand maintenance cost optimization and strategy

  • Develop and manage deliverables to achieve R&D timelines

  • Build and lead primary packaging specifications and related databases

  • Design and conduct plant trials involving a variety of products and packaging materials

  • Develop secondary/tertiary packaging: corrugated cases and pallet standard

  • Write technical trial reports

Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering Material Science or adjacent technical discipline preferably

  • Desired experience in the food or consumer products industry

  • Shown leadership and understanding of commercialization and/or margin improvement programs across multiple technologies

  • Willing to travel up to 30% pending business needs

  • Ability to work in office lab and manufacturing environments

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Highly motivated with a sense of urgency

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize sophisticated projects and routine job functions

  • Demonstrate a desire for constant learning

  • Willingness to travel up to 30% visiting internal plants co-manufacturers and suppliers.

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:

$68900.00 - $86100.00

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 candidates 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 savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll 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 401kLife 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 for assistance.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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