Senior Scientist, R&D – Packaging Compliance, Strategy Reporting

The Kraft Heinz Company

Senior Scientist managing packaging compliance and strategy execution at Kraft Heinz. Leading sustainability reporting obligations and ensuring data governance with cross-functional teams.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeGlenview • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,800 - $112,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the packaging technical lead for EPR, source reduction, and eco-modulation readiness
Ensure reporting-relevant packaging specifications are accurate and complete by identifying data gaps
Validate portfolio classification and compliance inputs (e.g., covered material category - CMC assignments)
Partner with BU R&D and the Packaging Lab to validate high-impact packaging components/SKUs
Support verification/audit readiness by reviewing technical assumptions and calculation inputs
Assess and document which projects/SKUs qualify for source reduction pathways and eco-modulation bonus/malus criteria
Compile and maintain technical substantiation packages for source reduction and eco-modulation
Lead the technical portion of submission readiness for source reduction and eco-modulation
Develop and maintain enabling tools and guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemical or Packaging Engineering preferred or related discipline
4 + years of R&D development and commercialization experience in packaging and project leadership experience (consumer goods, food & beverage, pharma or similar preferred)
Demonstrated experience supporting R&D specification development and commercialization work
General knowledge of packaging materials (flexible films, rigid packaging, fiber, glass, metal, etc.) and packaging manufacturing/converting processes
Working knowledge of project execution practices (e.g., timelines, risk identification, stakeholder updates) and ability to manage assigned deliverables
Willingness and ability to travel 5-10% of the time
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional partners and external suppliers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare
Protection and saving for the future
Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
401k
Flexible Work Arrangements
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Programs
Training

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Hard Skills & Tools

packaging specificationsportfolio classificationcompliance inputssource reductioneco-modulationtechnical substantiationpackaging materialspackaging manufacturing processesproject execution practicesR&D specification development

Soft Skills

effective communicationinterpersonal skillsproject leadershipcross-functional collaborationstakeholder management

Certifications

BS degreeMS degreePhD degree