Title:  FOOD TECHNOLOGIST

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 117 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

Join our research and development team as a Food Technologist based in Battle Creek, Michigan!  We want your expertise to manage medium to large projects to invent from ideation through scale-up new products, value transformation savings, improve product quality, and capacity in our North American operations. Engage with us as you impact our success as a technical resource to various functions within the company and provide high-impact support to project teams. Innovate with us as you develop and refine food process technology from idea generation through proof of concept to commercialization.

As you assume the role of technical project leader, technical problem solver, and innovator you will use your seasoned experience and team up with cross-functional partners to provide timely and cost-effective innovation and renovation to drive growth.

This is a Hybrid role that requires the incumbent to live within sixty miles of the Battle Creek Michigan Headquarter office. This job sometimes involves extended work schedules and time commitments and changing priorities. Incumbent must be able to deal with some stress and facilitate sound decision making. Tavel (up to 50%) to manufacturing sites.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Drive Business Growth - Creating and coordinating key projects while giving general direction to assigned teams in accomplishing projects on the technical and scientific investigation or developments.
• Leadership - Demonstrating personal capabilities as a Project Manager, Planner, Coordinator, Communicator, Engineer, and Technical Expert within the department, while giving general direction to assigned cross-functional teams in accomplishing projects on the scientific and technical investigation or developments.
• What's Trending? - an innovative mindset in discovery, advancement, and evaluation of new technologies in food/process research and development, and have a significant impact on new products, improved products, and increased efficiency on cereal processes.
• Innovation/Creativity - to provide innovative, timely, and cost-effective improvements, concepts, developments, or scientific insight and understanding with respect to new or existing products or processes.
• Technical Expertise - Use your leadership and expertise within the department as an expert in a specific discipline who keeps current with the latest developments and technology through investigation, training, and communication within that discipline.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Required:

• Owner's mindset and entrepreneurial spirit!
• Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or science related field with strong relevant industry experience of 5+ years.
• Proven track record of leadership, business acumen, communication skills, and diplomacy.
• Effective execution and ownership of projects and ability to operate with minimal supervision on Food Technology required capabilities.
• Project Management experience to manage medium complexity sustaining projects (product relocations, flavor extensions, renovations).

Bonus Points:

• Your experience in processing equipment, ingredients, flavors, emerging technologies development, or commercial scaleup in food industries will be an asset here!
• MSc in Chemical/Process Engineering or related disciplines with relevant work experience in a related role.
• Ability to provide technical expertise on a portfolio of complex projects. 

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Our benefit offerings include:

• Healthcare coverage, including vision and dental.
• Savings and Investments contributions and match
• Paid Time Off
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional, and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com. 

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email Recruitment@wkkellogg.com

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co 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 US applicants:

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment