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 120 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.
Position Overview
Are you passionate about food innovation, product development, and bringing new ideas to life? Join WK Kellogg's Cereal Research & Development team as a Food Developer or Food Technologist and help shape the future of some of the most iconic brands in breakfast.
We're hiring multiple Food Developers and Food Technologists across several experience levels to support innovation, product renovation, commercialization, and process improvement initiatives. In these roles, you'll partner with cross-functional teams across North America to develop new products, improve existing products, and apply food science, engineering, and technical expertise to solve complex challenges. From concept through commercialization, you'll play an important role in delivering products that consumers know and love.
Here’s What You Will Be Doing
- Support the development and commercialization of new products, product renovations, ingredient qualifications, flavor extensions, and process improvements.
- Design and execute bench-scale experiments, prototype development, technical evaluations, and product testing activities.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to identify and advance business opportunities.
- Evaluate emerging ingredients, technologies, processing methods, and industry trends to support innovation and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities and external production partners to improve product quality, operational performance, and process efficiency.
- Lead or support product startups, commercialization activities, and manufacturing trials.
- Manage project timelines, risks, documentation, and communications to ensure successful execution of development initiatives.
- Apply food science, engineering, and technical expertise to troubleshoot challenges and identify practical solutions.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation while ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, labeling, nutritional, and food safety requirements.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning across the R&D organization.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Strong technical foundation in food product development, process development, engineering, or related research and development functions.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams.
- Self-starter with an ownership mindset and a passion for innovation.
- Ability to travel up to 50% as needed to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and external partners.
Preferred
- Experience with food manufacturing, commercialization, or product development within the food industry.
- Experience with processing equipment, ingredients, flavors, emerging technologies, or commercial scale-up activities.
- Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related technical background with applicable industry experience.
- Experience leading complex projects from concept through commercialization.
- Experience providing technical expertise and support across multiple product categories, technologies, or manufacturing environments.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid work environment based in Battle Creek, Michigan, with an expectation of working onsite approximately three days per week.
- Collaborative setting that includes laboratory, pilot plant, manufacturing, and office environments.
- Frequent interaction with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Primarily Monday through Friday business hours.
- Flexibility is required to support product trials, commercialization activities, travel, and other business needs.
- Travel up to 50% to support manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and external partners.
Salary Range: $83,920 - $128,900
Benefits
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. Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:
- Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
- Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
- Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
- Employee recognition program
The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions.
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.
WK Kellogg Co is proud to offer competitive industry benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!
If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email talentassist@wkkellogg.com.
Let’s create gr-r-reat days,
WK Kellogg Co Recruitment
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.
This position uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applications.
This job posting is for a current vacancy.
