Lead Food Developer @ Kellanova
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About the Role
Join our Away From Home organization as a Lead Food Developer at Kellanova. You will lead and collaborate on multiple innovation projects focused on snacking, working in partnership with retail category R&D teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive business growth by managing projects end to end.
- Develop and refine food process technology from ideation to commercialization.
- Provide technical expertise in food science and process technology.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely and cost-effective innovation.
- Innovate and support both new product developments and renovations.
What You Bring
Strong background in Food Science, Science, Engineering or a related field with proven leadership experience. Culinary knowledge is a plus, along with solid communication and problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers an annual salary range of $113,700 - $149,200 with discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) contributions.
Work Environment
This role is based in Battle Creek, MI; Chicago, IL; or Naperville, IL and follows a flexible, hybrid model with weekly in-office days. Estimated travel is 25-40%, with the Chicago area closer to 40%.
Key Skills/Competency
- Food Science
- Innovation
- Process Technology
- Project Leadership
- Culinary Expertise
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Research & Development
- Commercialization
- Technical Problem Solving
- Trend Analysis
How to Get Hired at Kellanova
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor it to showcase food science expertise.
- Research Kellanova: Understand their brands and innovation culture.
- Highlight leadership: Emphasize project management and team skills.
- Prepare examples: Demonstrate technical problem solving in R&D.