Food Developer

• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)

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.

Ever wondered what it takes to turn a great food idea into a product enjoyed by millions? As a Food Developer at WK Kellogg, you'll have the opportunity to bring innovation to life, from early concepts and prototypes to full-scale production. You'll combine creativity, food science, and technical expertise to develop new products, improve existing favorites, and solve challenges that make a real difference to our business and consumers.

• Lead food product development and renovation projects from concept and prototyping through testing, scale-up, and commercialization.
• Develop innovative product formulations, prototypes, and process improvements that meet consumer expectations, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Plan and execute laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing trials, including coordinating resources, equipment, materials, and testing requirements.
• Partner with Marketing, Procurement, Quality, Food Safety, Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to bring product concepts to market.
• Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and processing methods to identify opportunities for innovation, improved product quality, and cost savings.
• Analyze consumer testing, sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and technical data to guide product development decisions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to evaluate ingredients, materials, and technical solutions.
• Support manufacturing startups and commercialization activities, troubleshooting technical challenges and optimizing processes to achieve product and performance objectives.
• Develop and maintain accurate formulations, specifications, testing documentation, and technical reports while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and technical priorities while communicating progress, risks, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, sharing expertise and coaching others to strengthen organizational capability.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with 6–9 years of relevant experience; OR a Master of Science degree in Food Science or a related discipline with 3–6 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in Food Science or a related discipline with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in food product development, formulation, process development, or related research and development activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects, coordinate resources, and deliver results across multiple priorities.
• Experience with product testing, scale-up, troubleshooting, and commercialization processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business functions.
• Ability to balance innovation, product quality, cost considerations, and business objectives throughout the…