The Kraft Heinz Company

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

The Kraft Heinz Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Glenview • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $89,800 - $112,200 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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