Title:  Associate Food Designer

Create new foods that people will enjoy as an Associate Food Designer for our Cheez-IT, Club, Townhouse, and Carr’s Cracker business. Manage projects and assist on complex programs to execute from ideation and product design through scale-up. This includes new product introductions and value transformation savings initiatives. In addition, you will focus on improvements with product quality and productivity for capacity in North American operations. The hybrid role can be based out of Battle Creek, MI, but may consider individuals in Chicago, IL. Estimated travel is 20-40% (will be closer to 40% for individuals in the Chicago area).   

Part of the Salty Snacking Research and Development team, you will make an impact contributing on cross-functional project teams. Innovate as you develop and refine food process technology from idea generation through proof of concept to commercialization. As an innovator, project leader, and technical problem solver, you will team up with others to provide timely and cost-effective innovation and renovation. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive Business Growth – Lead and coordinate key projects while giving general direction to assigned teams. Together, you will accomplish projects on technical and scientific investigation or developments. This includes (but not limited to) product relocations, flavor/seasoning extensions, renovations, new products, value transformation savings, or moderate capital projects.

• Leadership – Demonstrate personal capabilities as a project manager, planner, coordinator, communicator, and technical expert. Provide general direction to assigned cross-functional teams in accomplishing projects.
• What’s Trending? – Show an innovative mindset in discovery, advancement, and evaluation of new technologies in food/process research and development. This includes identifying application to new products, improved products, and/or increased efficiency on existing processes.
• Innovation/Creativity – Provide timely innovative / cost-effective improvements, concepts, developments, and scientific insight. Demonstrate an understanding with respect to new or existing products or processes across the network.
• Technical Expertise - Keep current with the latest developments and technology through investigation, training, and communication within that discipline.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science or Engineering or related field and strong relevant experience. 
• Leadership, cost consciousness, communication skills, and diplomacy. This will promote strong relationships across all facets of the organization and enable effective execution of projects.
• Previous experience working with project teams. This includes planning and coordinating project activities, communicating progress and challenges, and being a technical expert for projects.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $84,900 - $111,400 which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through January 15, 2024. 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 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.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more 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, Tresor, 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.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

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.