Kellanova
Overview
Join our Research and Development Salty Snacks team as a Senior Food Designer. We want your expertise to manage and lead a complex snacks portfolio. This hybrid role can be based out of Battle Creek, MI or Chicago, IL. Estimated travel is 25-35% (will be closer to 35% for individuals in the Chicago area).
You will be accountable for innovation across our iconic Salty brands including Cheez-It, Pringles and Club. Half of your time will be spent on driving growth through innovation pipeline creation and commercialization. The other 50% will be focused on aligning flavor strategy including annual flavor trends analysis and activation.
Responsibilities
Leadership
– Thinking strategically, you will demonstrate personal capabilities as a Project Manager, Planner, Coordinator, Communicator, and Technical Expert. Influencing cross-functional teams on the strategic outlook, together you will strive to deliver the goals in our growth agenda.
What’s Trending?
– An innovative mindset will serve you well in the discovery, advancement, and evaluation of new technologies in food/process research and development. We have a food-focused culture of winning through experimentation, curiosity, continuous learning, and consumer centricity. Identify and unlock new flavors through partnership with the Kellanova Culinary team and an external network.
Technical Expertise
– Use your leadership and expertise within the department and globally as an expert in the flavor camp discipline. Keep current with the latest developments, trends, and technology. This will be accomplished through investigation, training, and communication within that discipline.
Collaboration
– Unlock new capabilities as you build strategic partnerships with key flavors and seasoning suppliers. Engage with cross-functional partners as a technical resource specialized in flavors. This will include providing high-impact support to project teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in food science or engineering or related field.
Deep technical competency in a food discipline. Significant experience in product development with a track record of accomplishments. Desirable experience in snacks and/or crackers technologies.
Ability to work under ambiguous conditions with minimal direction and provide technical leadership that results in growth for the team.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to influence through collaboration.
Proven track record of leadership, business acumen, communication skills, and diplomacy.
Successfully manages and balances multiple projects. Embraces and leads change.
Strong consumer and customer understanding to tailor product innovation strategy.
Compensation The annual salary range is $126,800 - $166,500, which is based on 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 September 18, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take a few weeks to hear back by email or phone. Please visit our How We Hire page to learn about our hiring process and what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment at Kellanova.
Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Voluntary benefits such as supplemental life and accident coverage, plus a 401(k) plan with company contributions are available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
About Kellanova At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our iconic brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, and more. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion to build a culture of belonging.
Equal Opportunity Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment 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 information on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion efforts, please visit our site.
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You will be accountable for innovation across our iconic Salty brands including Cheez-It, Pringles and Club. Half of your time will be spent on driving growth through innovation pipeline creation and commercialization. The other 50% will be focused on aligning flavor strategy including annual flavor trends analysis and activation.
Responsibilities
Leadership
– Thinking strategically, you will demonstrate personal capabilities as a Project Manager, Planner, Coordinator, Communicator, and Technical Expert. Influencing cross-functional teams on the strategic outlook, together you will strive to deliver the goals in our growth agenda.
What’s Trending?
– An innovative mindset will serve you well in the discovery, advancement, and evaluation of new technologies in food/process research and development. We have a food-focused culture of winning through experimentation, curiosity, continuous learning, and consumer centricity. Identify and unlock new flavors through partnership with the Kellanova Culinary team and an external network.
Technical Expertise
– Use your leadership and expertise within the department and globally as an expert in the flavor camp discipline. Keep current with the latest developments, trends, and technology. This will be accomplished through investigation, training, and communication within that discipline.
Collaboration
– Unlock new capabilities as you build strategic partnerships with key flavors and seasoning suppliers. Engage with cross-functional partners as a technical resource specialized in flavors. This will include providing high-impact support to project teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in food science or engineering or related field.
Deep technical competency in a food discipline. Significant experience in product development with a track record of accomplishments. Desirable experience in snacks and/or crackers technologies.
Ability to work under ambiguous conditions with minimal direction and provide technical leadership that results in growth for the team.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to influence through collaboration.
Proven track record of leadership, business acumen, communication skills, and diplomacy.
Successfully manages and balances multiple projects. Embraces and leads change.
Strong consumer and customer understanding to tailor product innovation strategy.
Compensation The annual salary range is $126,800 - $166,500, which is based on 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 September 18, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take a few weeks to hear back by email or phone. Please visit our How We Hire page to learn about our hiring process and what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment at Kellanova.
Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Voluntary benefits such as supplemental life and accident coverage, plus a 401(k) plan with company contributions are available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
About Kellanova At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our iconic brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, and more. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion to build a culture of belonging.
Equal Opportunity Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment 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 information on our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion efforts, please visit our site.
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