Manager, R&D Packaging Development

Job Purpose

This is a Research and Development (R&D) Packaging managerial and technical role responsible for the North American Coffee and Yellow Cheese categories within the MCCS business unit. Directly lead developers andpotentiallycontractors. This candidate should have a proven record of developing as well as executing work plans anddriving forresults in a variety of settings. Proven communication teamwork and people development skills are essential in this role whichoperatesin a dynamic and cross-functional environment. The candidate willbe responsible forpackaging development to meet business initiatives focused on Growth Brand Maintenance and Value Engineering. The candidate must also have a technical background to lead/execute packaging projects and be able to apply priorlearningor scientific principles to new situations. This position requires an individual to manage multiple tasks concurrently anddemonstratethe ability to complete work with minimal guidance. Exhibiting a collaborative mindset and applying innovative solutions area must.

EssentialFunctions &Responsibilities

• Directly lead a team of Packaging developers and potentially contractors

• Deliver the in-year Y1 and longer-term Innovation and Renovation for the BU Growth Plan

• Deliver the in-year and pipeline Productivity specific to Coffee Packaging

• Partner with the Packaging ESG and Technology team toestablishprograms for the Corporate ESG goal of having 100% ofpackaging being recyclable reusable or compostable by 2025

• Independently lead packaging development and commercialization of material and packaging systems to deliver against short- and long-term business objectives

• Manage technical timelines providetimelycommunication raise issues and risks and develop contingency plansleveragingstrong project management skills

• Responsible foridentifying defining and solving technical packaging challenges

• Collaborate and partner with suppliers toidentifynew technologyopportunitiesoptimizingtheutilizationof Kraft Heinz and supplier resources and tools

• Elevate the competence andexpertiseof junior developers through training coaching and external networking

• Management of junior staff including creation of development plans building teamwork and balancing of workload

• Strategic project influence in collaboration with OPS and marketing

• Help plan and execute budget needs for technical and capital execution

• Be consumer driven and elevate Innovative Packaging to help solve consumer pain points

• Self-motivating with a sense of urgency toprioritize againstKraft Heinzs overall strategic path both within the role and from a broader company delivery

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

Expected Experience& Required Skills

• BS MS or PhD; Discipline in Packaging Materials Science Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred

• Minimum of 6 years packaging development in the food or consumer products industry

• Proven ability to lead and execute technically complex packaging projects

• Excellent communication influencing project management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead coach and motivate others

• Independently manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize

• Strong understanding of Design of Experiments

• Willingness to travel up to 30%
  

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered aNormal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations stores manufacturing facilities etc.; offices are open workspaces

This job description is not designed to cover orcontainall duties or responsibilities that are requiredofthe role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.