Sr Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev

SrScientist, R&D – Packaging Development

Job Purpose:

TheSr Packaging Scientistwillhavethe opportunity to be a technical leader by providing direction and execution of projects. This role willbeidentifying, scoping, and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives. This candidate should have a proven record of executing work plans anddriving forresults. Proven communication and teamwork skills are essential in this role, whichoperatesin a cross-functional environment. The candidate must also have a strong technical background and be able to apply priorlearningor scientific principles to new situations. Thisrolerequires an individual to manage multiple assignments/ tasks concurrently anddemonstratethe abilitycompletework with minimal guidance.

EssentialFunctions &Responsibilities:

• ​​Lead and support packaging projects spanning innovation, commercialization, cost savings, and ESGwithin the Heinz, Classico, Stove Top andA1 Brand

• ​Workwith cross functional teams, acting as packagingleadto drive execution across multiple projects from different business units/product categories

• ​Understanding the business need,designingand executing tests, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, documenting, communicating results, and commercializing products

• ​Manage multiple assignments/ projects concurrently andpossessthe ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives

• ​Complete packaging testing,qualificationand commercialization while working closely with cross-functional team members in laboratory and production environments

• ​Translate research findings into relevant business opportunities and communicatetocross-functional teams

• ​Adapt and apply scientific principles to new situations/products

• ​Specification creation and updating, with attention to detail

• ​Exhibiting a collaborative attitude and applying innovative solutions area must​

Expected Experience& Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree plus minimum 4 years of relevant experience, orMaster’sdegree plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

• Strong understanding of key subject matter in areas such as packaging materials,packagingequipment/materials interaction, and packaging laboratory test methods

• Excellent communication, influencing, andproblem-solvingskills

• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others

• Proventrack recordof leading packaging projects from concept through successful commercialization, with direct ownership of results

• Understanding of beginning to end commercializationfor new product launches

• Build out and take accountability for Packaging R&D timeline actions, ensuring tasks are clearly planned and executed

• Provides ownership of actions and understandsrole and responsibilities within cross functional project teams

• Hands-on experience developing or supportingrigid bottles, closuresand film packaging components strongly preferred; willingness to quickly learn and apply new packaging technologies valued

• Demonstrated ability to navigate and manage packaging specification systems (such as documentation, updates, and data accuracy) to support quality and compliance

• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently with ability to prioritize work

• Willingness to travel 30%

Work Environment & Schedule:

This position is considered a​Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces​

This job description is not designed to cover orcontainall duties or responsibilities that are requiredofthe role.Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.