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Kellanova Lead Food Designer in Battle Creek, Michigan
Do you love creating new foods that people will enjoy? Join our Research and Development team as a Lead Food Designer! Lead and collaborate on complex programs from ideation through scale-up for new products, value transformation savings, product quality improvement. As technical expert, you will apply knowledge of food science and process technology. This position is based out of Battle Creek, MI or Chicago, IL and will work in a flexible, hybrid model with weekly in-office days.
Innovate with us as you develop and refine food process technology from idea generation through proof of concept to commercialization. You will assume the role of innovator, project leader, and technical problem solver. Team up with cross-functional partners to provide timely and cost-effective innovation / renovation to drive growth. This role will work within Kellanova’s Frozen Foods category, specifically in plant-based foods, working on some of our most iconic brands!
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
Drive Business Growth - Lead and support research and development projects from end to end. Manage projects on technical and scientific investigations or developments.
Leadership – Demonstrate personal capabilities to lead as technical expert: creating, planning, experimenting, scaling up, communicating, and collaborating to drive results.
What’s Trending? – Your innovative mindset will serve you well in discovery, advancement, and evaluation of new technologies in food/process research and development. You will have a significant impact on new products, improved products, and increased efficiency on our brands.
Innovation/Creativity – Provide innovative, timely, and cost-effective improvements. This will include concepts, developments, and commercialization. Share scientific insight and understanding with respect to new or existing products or processes.
Technical Expertise - Use your technical and culinary acumen, leadership, and expertise within the field to assess, develop and commercialize different initiatives from innovation, cost optimization, external partnerships, and process improvements.
We’re Looking for Someone With
Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Science or Engineering or related field and strong relevant experience (plant-based experience is helpful).
Proven track record of leadership, business acumen, communication skills, and diplomacy.
Strong leadership skills that will promote good relations with cross functional teams. This includes other business, technical and scientific disciplines in the effective execution of projects.
Ability to manage sustaining and transforming projects (product relocations, flavor extensions, renovations, new products, value transformation savings, or moderate capital projects).
What’s Next
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com .
If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.
Get to Know Us
At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.
Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.
The future is full of flavor at Kellanova.
Estimated travel is 30-40% (travel expectations will be closer to 40% for individuals located in Chicago)
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .