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Sr Scientist – R&D – Packaging Development – Sauces / Condiments / Cream Cheese
| Company | Kraft Heinz |
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| Location | Morton Grove, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $88000 – $110000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- BS/MS in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3-6 years of experience in Packaging Development and commercialization (which can include internships)
- Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as packaging materials, pkg equipment/materials interaction, and packaging laboratory test methods
- Understanding of consumer behaviors relative to brand portfolio and translate understanding to meaningful packaging solutions
- Experience with thermoforming, injection and blow molding, and flexible films at minimum
- Ability to adapt with speed and agility while being able to identify risk with clear mitigation
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root cause(s), and develop data driven solutions with business justification
- Excellent communication, influencing, and problem solving skills
- Ability to lead, coach and motivate others
- Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with ability to prioritize work
- Willingness to travel minimum of 30%
Responsibilities
- Drive Innovation in packaging materials, designs, and process in line with strategic pipeline
- Work with cross functional teams, acting as packaging lead to drive execution across multiple projects from different business units/product categories
- Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
- Complete packaging testing, qualification and commercialization while working closely with cross-functional team members in laboratory and production environments
- Translate research findings into relevant business opportunities and communicate to cross-functional teams
- Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products
- Specification creation and updating, with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
