Global Engineering Senior Manager – Packaging & Automation Technology

• Own and drive implementation of global packaging equipment standards, design criteria, and material–equipment compatibility guidelines.

• Lead global capability building for packaging systems including moulding (preform, blow) filling, labeling, cartoning, case packing, palletizing, and format changeover across rigid & flexible formats across a variety of materials.

• Evaluate new packaging technologies, materials, and machinery platforms for global adoption.
   

• Own global automation standards and drive the adoption of next‑generation automation technologies: AI-driven controls, AMRs/AGVs, vision systems, predictive monitoring.

• Define standard line layouts and ensure consistent deployment across Zones.

• Conduct value‑stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities.

• Oversee global packaging machinery OEM partnerships and along with Procurement negotiate standard platforms.

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers via structured technical assessment.

• Co-develop automation and packaging innovations with OEMs.

• Support Global Procurement to drive supplier segmentation and establish best-in-class, cost-accretive technologies.

• Define the Packaging & Automation capital investment pipeline.

• Guide long-term equipment strategy to deliver a sustainable, resilient and future-ready manufacturing base.

Recipe for Success: Apply if this sounds like you!

• Deep knowledge of packaging machinery and materials.

• Strong background in project management, capital planning, and major automation investments.

• Strategic and systems thinking.

• Ability to influence without authority across cultures and regions.

• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Excellent collaboration in matrix organizations.

• Experience leading global technology adoption and change.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.