Posted 4338 days ago
The Kellogg Co. is seeking a Food Technologist for its Battle Creek operation. This is a mid-senior level position in the field of science.
Job Description
Kellogg Co. is always interested in hearing from talented Food Technologists. The leader who is hired for this position will support food process technology projects and programs including scale-up and introduction of new Kellogg products, product quality improvements, productivity increases, and capacity changes in Kellogg North America Manufacturing. Engage with the company as you impact its success as a technical resource to various functions within the company and provide high impact support to project teams. Innovate with the Kellogg Co. as you apply your range of knowledge to create and define new processes or operating procedures that lead to competitive advantage for the company.
What will I be doing?
In your role as Food Technologist you will be part of the company’s success by:
• Exhibiting innovation in discovery, evaluation, and advancement of new technologies in the area of food/process research and development, which can have a significant impact on new products and/or processes, improved products and processes, and capital spending avoidance.
• Converting developed formulas to production formulas for the manufacturing facilities.
• Writing and issuing plant test/start up plans and reports and being able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to stakeholders (plant and corporate) as appropriate.
• Leading or supporting new product ideas, ingredients, formulas, and processing as well as optimizing cost and efficiency on existing formulas and processes.
• Supporting the testing of ingredients and processes using Design of Experiments
What do I need to demonstrate?
As well as a hunger to learn and succeed in Research and Technology, to be considered for this position you must be able to meet the following requirements:
Required:
• Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in Food Science, engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, plan and coordinate project activities, communicate progress and challenges, and be a technical expert.
• Have flexibility to work beyond normal workday hours, shift work, and some weekends. Operation of process equipment is required.
Preferred:
• Leadership, cost consciousness, communication skills and diplomacy that will promote good relations with all facets of worldwide management and other technical and scientific disciplines in the effective execution of projects.
• Function effectively as a Project Team Member and Technical Expert.
• Internship in food or related field.
What else do I need to know?
• Traveling to manufacturing or test facilities 50 to 75 percent of the time.
Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.