Sr Manager, R&D - Plastic Rigid Materials
$120.8k - $151kKraft/Heinz
Job Description Job Purpose As the Rigid Plastic Packaging Senior Manager within the Sustainability & Materials Center of Excellence, you will lead a team of technical experts charged with developing rigid plastic packaging solutions to serve the North American portfolio. The objective of the team is to develop material and format solutions that meet sustainability requirements, addressing innovation, compliance, and value engineering initiatives. The team will develop and lead technical strategies and deliver novel, functional, cost-competitive solutions. In this role you will partner with Innovation, Process, and Platform packaging teams as well as cross-functional stakeholders to translate technical and sustainability requirements into viable, commercial, manufacturable solutions. The role includes leading the team to identify material/polymer/packaging technology solutions and research pathways, and leading proof of concept, technology scale-up, and seamless transition of technologies to the business units. The ideal candidate combines deep technical packaging expertise with strong sustainability knowledge and proven experience managing complex projects and technical teams. Essential Functions & Responsibilities
$120,800.00 - $151,000.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
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. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact View email address on jobs2careers.com for assistance.
- Lead and prioritize a portfolio of complex rigid plastic packaging technology strategies and initiatives, including balancing technology exploration with proof of concept of novel technologies and managing complex partnerships across the value chain, demonstrating value and business case for technology applications.
- Build, coordinate and manage relationships and partnerships with suppliers and technology providers (e.g., resin, coating, material suppliers; packaging manufacturers), and external partners (e.g., universities, institutes, start-ups, open innovation networks).
- Identify material/polymer/packaging technology solutions that avoid material bans and regulatory risks.
- Advance recyclable, reusable, and compliant rigid packaging formats aligned with enterprise sustainability goals and legislative requirements.
- Deliver packaging designs to" Performance-Based Specifications (PBS) , ensuring solutions meet defined functional, quality, shelf-life, consumer experience, and manufacturing performance outcomes (rather than prescriptive designs).
- Provide technical leadership and oversight on packaging reviews, ensuring design decisions align with enterprise standards, manufacturability, sustainability, and long-term platform strategy.
- Own project and portfolio-level budgets, resourcing strategies and capacity planning, ensuring delivery within approved financial guardrails; develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations; monitor progress, assess risk, and proactively escalate tradeoffs.
- Serve as an accountable owner for governance, escalation and go/no-go decisions; represent packaging steering forums and influence stakeholders.
- Act as technical expert for junior developers and direct team to flex onto projects requiring problem solving.
- Partner with legal to build robust IP strategies; conduct exploration to build an IP portfolio to drive competitive advantage.
- Mentor, coach and train junior project team members and contribute to PMO best practices and templates.
- Build and sustain a high-performing technical team; manage, coach, mentor and retain employees, including goal-setting, performance management, salary planning and hiring.
- Build strong succession and upskilling plans for junior talent, maximizing apprenticeship with more senior/experienced team members.
- Team (salaried): targeting 3 direct reports
- Deliver technology strategy and prioritize a portfolio of complex rigid plastic packaging technology/format initiatives to deliver against sustainability, innovation and value engineering initiatives.
- Lead and deploy a team of packaging technical experts to deliver" 7 to 10 concurrent complex packaging technology projects annually, meeting committed timelines, budgets, and technical performance targets from concept through proof of concept and handover.
- Ensure full compliance with evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements for portfolio projects, including:
- Minimizing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees
- Designing packaging solutions that avoid material bans and regulatory risks
- Advancing recyclable, reusable, and compliant packaging formats aligned with enterprise sustainability goals and legislative requirements
- Deliver packaging designs to PBS, ensuring solutions meet defined functional, quality, shelf-life, consumer experience, and manufacturing performance outcomes.
- BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemical or Packaging Engineering preferred or related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of R&D technology development and commercialization experience in packaging and project leadership experience (consumer goods, food & beverage, pharma or similar preferred).
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end development projects, identifying and driving packaging technology initiatives, leading external partnerships, and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience in people management
- Strong technical knowledge of" materials "(polymers, barriers and additives , etc.) and" manufacturing constraints , including converting processes (e.g., filling, labeling, molding , injection molding, extrusion blow molding, thermoforming ), bottle closure and dispensing systems .
- Proven project management/PMO skills; experience with governance, risk management, budget management, and stakeholder reporting.
- Expert knowledge of design of experiments and statistics; strong technical problem solving.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at all levels.
- Previous experience leading complex, multisite or global packaging or technology launches.
- Expert knowledge of sustainable packaging solutions, material/package industry standards and regulations.
- Experience with pilot line setups and scale-up to industrial production.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time .
- Regular office work
- Physical presence at labs and manufacturing sites (internal and external) to perform experimental and validation testing
$120,800.00 - $151,000.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
- Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
- Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact View email address on jobs2careers.com for assistance.
Vacancy posted 6 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Sr Manager, R&D - Plastic Rigid Materials in Hoffman Estates, IL vacancy
$120.8k - $151k
...Job Description Job Purpose As the Rigid Plastic Packaging Senior Manager within the Sustainability & Materials Center of Excellence, you will lead a team of technical... ...related discipline. ~ Minimum 8 years of R&D technology development and commercialization...PlasticsMaterialsSeniorApprenticeshipWork at officeFlexible hours2 days per week3 days per week$175k
...a dynamic and experienced Senior Plant Manager to oversee our operations in Roselle, IL... ...levels to ensure adequate supply of raw materials and finished goods. Develop and... ...Product Flow Strong understanding of plastics and engineering Education/Certifications...PlasticsMaterialsSeniorTemporary workWork at officeJacuzzi Group
Roselle, IL5 days ago- ...Injection Molding presses and highly engineered materials such as Thermoset and Thermoplastics.... ...and submit them to the department Manager and HR Maintain time sheets and monitor... ...: Knowledgeable in Thermo Plastics and Thermo Set materials Ability to read...PlasticsMaterialsHourly payTemporary workAfternoon shift
Dynomax
Streamwood, IL4 days ago - ...people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure... ...in composing, keying, and proofing professional business materials. Proven project management experience creating project artifacts...MaterialsSeniorWork visaShift work
ViziRecruiter
Schaumburg, IL4 days ago $47k - $53k
...member companies, students, and instructors Manage participant registration, confirmations,... ...processing Prepare and organize course materials, rosters, and attendance records using... ...as well as those that machine and mold plastics. The professional staff is expected to provide...PlasticsMaterialsFull timeApprenticeship$140k - $150k
...position works closely with Operations, R&D, and cross-functional leadership to uphold... ...improve the SQF program, including management of quality procedures and Standard Operating... ...of expired, obsolete, or non-conforming materials. Coordinate recurring food safety and...MaterialsSeniorWork at officeCPS
Hoffman Estates, IL3 days ago$120.8k - $151k
...Job Description Job Purpose As the Senior Manager, NA R&D - Consumer Experience , you will lead Consumer Experience execution for a portfolio of brands within the Kraft Heinz North American Zone (NAZ). You will be responsible for translating consumer needs into...SeniorFlexible hours2 days per week3 days per week- ...Production Manager We are Herrmann. We are looking for people who share our vision and culture. Let us shape the future... ...Ultrasonics develops and builds machines that join plastics, packaging materials, nonwovens and metals with ultrasonic vibrations. This technology...PlasticsMaterialsTemporary workWork experience placementWorldwideFlexible hours
Herrmann Ultrasonics
Bartlett, IL2 days ago $85k - $96k
...standard knobs, handles, cases, and custom plastic components since 1933. The company has... ...Duties And Responsibilities Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously from quotation... ...and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials and components are available to support...PlasticsMaterialsWork at office$85k - $110k
...manufacturing facilities across industries such as packaging, food processing, automation, material handling, plastics, and heavy industrial production. We are seeking an Industrial Account Manager to support and grow customer relationships across assigned territories while...PlasticsMaterialsWork at officeCorporate Resources
Itasca, IL1 day ago$46.89k - $69.39k
Job Summary The Associate Project Manager will provide support for Beauty programs, working... ...including shop order requests, Bill of Materials development, and part number creation.... ...variety of materials, including wood, metal, plastics, and printed components, preferred...PlasticsMaterialsTemporary workWork at officeFlexible hoursWeekend work2 days per week$94.7k - $120k
...a supervisory position, the Sr. Engineer will provide engineering... ...final design with various plastics and metals for stress using... ...~ Experience with database management systems such as Agile PLM, Infor... ...friction, etc.) and selection of materials and plating ~ Ability to...PlasticsMaterialsSeniorFull timeShift workCurtiss-Wright
Arlington Heights, IL2 days ago$28 - $34 per hour
...instructions to set up and run production jobs correctly. Coordinate material flow and packaging activities to maintain a smooth and... ...Skills Minimum of 2 years of experience in injection molding or plastics manufacturing. Proven ability to guide, train, and motivate...PlasticsMaterialsWeekly payContract workTemporary workWork at officeRelocationShift workWeekend workAfternoon shiftAerotek
Elgin, IL3 days ago$120k - $140k
.... POSITION SUMMARY: We're seeking a driven, experienced Sr. Project Manager to lead complex, high-value projects across our diverse portfolio... ...all project documentation Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts Plan and...MaterialsSeniorWork experience placementFor subcontractorVisa sponsorshipWork visaPepper Construction Inc
Des Plaines, IL15 days ago- ...projects with 3D CAD, dimensioned drawings and schematics, bill of material management, and PCR/PCN execution. You will drive collaboration with... ...as surfacing, modeling and referencing of large assemblies, plastic part design for thermoforming or injection molding, and...PlasticsMaterialsSeniorWork at office
Marmon
Carol Stream, IL2 days ago - ...Responsibilities Perform machine setups by loading raw materials, selecting and installing appropriate tooling, and making... ...Operate CNC Swiss machines to produce precision machined metal and plastic parts according to blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements...PlasticsMaterials
gpac
Hanover Park, IL4 days ago $110k - $129k
...office in Schaumburg, IL. Quality Systems Manager BISCO is seeking a Quality Systems... ...closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, Operations, and external... ...receiving inspection activities, including raw material inspection, work‑in‑process inspection, stability...MaterialsTemporary workWork at officeMonday to FridayBISCO DENTAL PRODUCTS INC
Schaumburg, IL3 days ago$65.7k - $85k
...We are seeking an experienced Buyer to manage our electromechanical purchasing operations... ...responsible for sourcing and purchasing Plastics, Metals and electronic components... ...construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles,...PlasticsMaterialsFull time$200k
...success stories. Review product-marketing materials, presentations, demonstrations, and... ...improvement recommendations to global product, R&D, marketing, and executive teams. Analyze... ..., sales, applications, general management, or another relevant commercial or technical...MaterialsLocal areaBodor Laser
Schaumburg, IL2 days ago$120k - $150k
...as the technical leader for extrusion, material conversion, and labeling processes across... ...product consistency. Asset & Performance Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive... ...Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or...PlasticsMaterialsSeniorWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hoursITW
Itasca, IL1 day ago$25 - $40 per hour
...may be required to lift pumps, motors and material with or without assistance). Capable... ...Torch, Electrical Arc, Hot Air Plastic Welding. Must be able to work safely... ...materials, supplies and equipment from Manager. Special projects and other responsibilities...PlasticsMaterialsPermanent employmentLocal areaSummit Interconnect
Schaumburg, IL1 day ago$52k - $85k
...Full-time Description Position Summary: The Project Manager is a self-directed professional who exercises independent judgment... ...and directs project schedules, budgets, costs, bids, and materials. Authorizes change orders, discounts, and changes in pricing...MaterialsFull timeWork experience placementFor subcontractorWork at officeWatterson Environmental Group LLC
Schaumburg, IL12 hours ago$500 per month
...customers' trust is one of our top core values at AIT. While managing within a geographical territory, the Senior Account Executive... ...all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago...MaterialsSeniorFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaWorldwideFlexible hoursAIT Worldwide Logistics
Itasca, IL3 days ago$88k - $119.5k
## Sr. Financial AnalystApplylocations: US - Wauconda, Illinoistime... ...budgeting, variance analysis, management reporting, business partnering... ...dashboards and presentation materials for executive review and Board... ...production specialists to R&D experts, finance, quality, digital...MaterialsSeniorTemporary workLocal areaShift workSynergy Flavors
Lake Barrington, IL5 days ago- ...Maintenance Manager We're looking for a dynamic Maintenance Manager who thrives in a hands-on environment. In our fast-paced injection... ...of hands-on maintenance experience in an injection molding or plastics manufacturing environment. Technical Skills: Proven...PlasticsPermanent employmentFull timeTemporary workFlexible hoursShift work
MRINetwork
Schaumburg, IL1 day ago $80k - $100k
...time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will be... ...maintains accurate and up to date records of job status, job changes, material flow and other control records necessary for processing of internal...MaterialsFull timeContract workFor subcontractorRemote workWork from homeConvergint Career
Hoffman Estates, IL6 days ago$82.73k - $124.09k
...with business goals. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, ensuring a seamless candidate experience and leveraging... ...all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago...MaterialsSeniorLocal areaWorldwideFlexible hours$68k
...world. We’re looking for a Campus Development Construction Project Manager to help bring ministry spaces to life across our campuses—... ...physical activity is part of the job—walking job sites, lifting materials, and being present where the work happens. Employment Type: Full...MaterialsFull timeFor contractorsWork from homeMonday to FridayWillow Creek Community Church
South Barrington, IL8 days ago$22.65 per hour
...to external customers * Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate... ...other duties as required by Supervisor or Manager Requirements: * High School diploma... ...daily weather conditions outside, and plastic mold machine station working at....PlasticsMaterialsHourly payFull timeMonday to FridayShift workAfternoon shift$17.5 per hour
...Description Material Handler position available on 2nd shift in Elgin. Must have previous manufacturing experience (plastics knowledge a plus), must have basic math skills, be able to read/write in English. You will be standing for long periods of time as well as...PlasticsMaterialsAfternoon shiftCompass Staffing Solutions
Elgin, IL3 days ago
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Sr Manager, R&D - Plastic Rigid Materials. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- national manager Hoffman Estates, IL
- certification manager Hoffman Estates, IL
- inspection manager Hoffman Estates, IL
- grocery manager Hoffman Estates, IL
- hvac manager Hoffman Estates, IL
- forensic manager Hoffman Estates, IL
- uat manager Hoffman Estates, IL
- infection prevention manager Hoffman Estates, IL
- hockey equipment manager Hoffman Estates, IL
- manager, public relations Hoffman Estates, IL