Kraft Heinz is looking for an Associate Packaging Scientist to act as a technical leader, supporting and executing projects from concept to commercialization. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners to advance key business initiatives across innovation, sustainability, and cost optimization.

What You'll Do

Support development and implementation of new packaging launches from concept to commercialization, including technical drawings, material specifications, and artwork & graphics.
Contribute to packaging quality improvements through testing, evaluation, and continuous optimization.
Support high-complexity projects and lead lower-complexity initiatives as a proactive technical resource.
Collaborate with cross-functional business teams to advance initiatives across innovation, renovation, sustainability, brand maintenance, cost optimization, and strategy.
Develop, track, and manage key deliverables to ensure alignment with R&D timelines and project milestones.
Build, maintain, and lead updates to primary packaging specifications and related databases.
Design, execute, and document plant trials involving a wide range of products and packaging materials.
Prepare clear and accurate technical trial reports and documentation.

What We're Looking For

Ability to work effectively in office, lab, and manufacturing environments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and prioritize work across both routine activities and project assignments.
Curiosity and a strong desire to continuously learn and grow.
Willingness to travel up to 30% based on business needs, including visits to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.

Nice to Have

B.S. degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
Interest or foundational experience in the food or consumer products industry.
Demonstrated leadership potential and basic understanding of commercialization or through coursework, internships, or project experience.

Team & Environment

Works closely with cross-functional partners and business teams.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $68,900.00 - $86,100.00
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future.
Plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
Wellbeing programs: events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle.
Physical benefits: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments.
Social benefits: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training.
Emotional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.
Financial benefits: 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability.

Work Mode

This role is onsite at the 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.