Title:  Food Designer

Join our Research and Development team as a Food Designer on the Frozen Foods Team. Lead significant innovation and/or food reformulation savings projects from idea creation through launch. Engage with us as a resource to various functions and provide technical leadership to project teams. This position can be based out of Battle Creek, MI or Chicago, IL and will work in a flexible, hybrid model with weekly in-office days. Estimated travel is 25-40% (will be closer to 40% for individuals located in the Chicago area).

Take the role of innovator, project leader, and technical problem solver for our Frozen Foods Category. You will specifically support the Frozen Breakfast business working on the Eggo brand with our cross functional partners. Together, you will provide timely / cost-effective value innovation and renovation to drive growth. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive Business Growth – Create and coordinate key value and renovation projects. You will give general direction to assigned teams in accomplishing projects from a technical perspective.
• Project Management – Demonstrate your capabilities as a project manager, planner, coordinator, communicator, and technical expert within the department. This will include the ability to operate within ambiguity and respond creatively to solve business challenges.
• Leadership – Be a bridge builder with the passion and ability to work cross-functionally with others. Together, you will identify solutions and influence others, including extensive work with external partners.
• Innovation/Creativity – Provide innovative, timely / cost-effective improvements, concepts, developments, or scientific insights. Share understanding with respect to existing products or processes. Develop and launch foods that delight our consumers.
• Technical Expertise - Use your leadership and knowledge within R&D as an expert in food design. You will keep current with the latest developments and technology through curiosity, investigation, training, and communication within that discipline.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science and/or Food Processing & Technology or higher education with relevant experience.
• Experience in product formula optimization and assessing emerging technologies in the food industry.
• Proven track record of leadership, business acumen, communication skills, and diplomacy.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, cost consciousness, communication skills, and diplomacy.
• Ability to promote good relations with all facets of management and other technical and scientific disciplines in the effective execution of 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 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 & 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, 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.

The best brands. The best people. The best you.

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.