Scientist Product Development

Kellanova•Battle Creek, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Create new foods that people will enjoy as a Scientist Product Development for our Cheez-IT, Club, Townhouse, and Toasteds Cracker business. Executing from ideation and product design through scale-up you will manage projects and assist on complex programs. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Science or Engineering or related field and strong relevant experience.
Leadership, cost consciousness, communication skills, and diplomacy.
Previous experience working with project teams.
Planning and coordinating project activities.
Communicating progress and challenges.
Being a technical expert for projects.
Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate key projects while giving general direction to assigned teams.
Accomplish projects on technical and scientific investigation or developments, including product relocations, flavor/seasoning extensions, renovations, new products, value transformation savings, or moderate capital projects.
Demonstrate personal capabilities as a project manager, planner, coordinator, communicator, and technical expert.
Provide general directions to assigned cross-functional teams in accomplishing projects.
Show an innovative mindset in discovery, advancement, and evaluation of new technologies in food/process research and development.
Identify applications to new products, improved products, and/or increased efficiency on existing processes.
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.
Keep current with the latest developments and technology through investigation, training, and communication within that discipline.