Principal Scientist, R&D Packaging Dev

Principal Scientist Packaging Development

Are you passionate about packaging innovation and excited to work on iconic brandsWerelooking for a Principal Scientist PackagingDevelopmentto lead packaging development for the entertainment partnership within our AwayFromHome(AFH)business.

In this role you will drive packaging innovation across the Kraft Heinz AwayFromHome portfolio with a special focus on a growing entertainment partnership.Youllcombine technicalexpertise creative problem-solving and strategic thinking to deliver packaging solutions that meet customerand business needs whileperformingwithin real-world operational constraints.

You will lead work from concept through commercialization byidentifyingbusiness needsdesigningand executing tests analyzing data drawing conclusions and translating insights intoviablepackaging solutions. This role requires strong scientificthinkingsound technical judgmentandthe ability to apply priorlearningto new challenges including right-sizing material simplification and cost-optimized pack formats.

Success in this role also depends onstrong communication cross-functional collaboration and the ability tooperateeffectively in a fast-paced test-and-learn environment.Youllwork closely with agile cross-functional teams to move projects forward quickly adapt to changingcustomerneeds and deliver practical manufacturable solutions.

Werelooking for someone with a proventrack recordof building clear work plans driving results managing multiple priorities and working autonomously.

Role Impact:

This role helps shape packaging solutions thatenable keycustomer partnershipsdrive growth and deliver practical business impact across the AFH portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the packaging lead across multiple cross-functional projects and product categories with an emphasis on solutions that meet customer requirements

• Manage multiple assignments and research projectssimultaneouslywhile prioritizing across business needs short timelines and lean development cycles

• Lead packaging testing qualification and commercialization in partnership with cross-functional teams across laboratory and production environments

• Ensure packaging solutions arefeasibleand manufacturable particularly for foodservice formats

• Translate research findings and test results into clear business implications including thewhybehind recommendations and the expected impact to the business

• Apply scientific principles and prior learning to new products formats and technical challenges

• Create andmaintainspecifications with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Lead coach and motivate others on the AFH Packaging team

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Packaging Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• Bachelors degreeplusa minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or masters degreeplusa minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or PhDplusa minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

• Proven experience in packaging development and commercialization

• Strong knowledge of packaging materials equipment and material interactions and packaging laboratory test methods

• Excellent communication influencing and critical thinking skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead coach and motivate others

• Strong ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and prioritize effectively

• Willingness to travel up to 30%