We put our hearts and souls into creating the future of food and we’re looking for you to help us make it happen in Manchester. As a Food Designer, you’ll be part of one of our platform teams, delivering projects to drive both Innovation, Renovation and Cost & Network Optimisation.

You will operate in a collaborative culture ensuring the future success of the business is delivered through a proactive and innovative approach to food and process initiatives.

Your role will be based between our Media City, Manchester Office & Trafford Pilot Plant on a hybrid work schedule and on occasion will travel nationally and internationally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• 53rd week payment (an extra weeks pay in Dec)
• Annual bonus circa 6% based on performance.
• Market leading pension
• Summer working hours

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

• Modify existing products and processes and develop new ones.
• Research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts.
• Select raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers.
• Prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products.
• Run trials of new products in both our Kellanova plants and our co-mans.
• Deal with any customer complaint investigations or product issues.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Hold a degree in Food Science, Food Technology or equivalent.
• Sound theoretical technical knowledge of food development
• Passion for creative product development and industrial experience in the food sector
• Strong communication and influencing skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Show high levels of proactivity and a desire to drive results whilst keeping the consumer at the heart of everything that we do.

WHAT’S NEXT

After you apply, your application/CV will be reviewed by a real recruiter. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellanova interview.

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

We’re proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information.

This role takes part in Locate for Your Day , Kellanova’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

ABOUT KELLANOVA

Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, MorningStar Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.

To become part of our story requires a commitment to a team that demands the best you’ve got to give. In return, you get to make a meaningful contribution towards how we shape the future, ensuring better days for our planet, our people and our communities. We strive to create a world where people are not just fed but fulfilled and a workplace where everyone is empowered to be their true selves.

We’re results oriented and we ask you to live up to the best you can be. This means you’ll be excited and afraid of the opportunities all around you in equal measure. We’re passionate and incredibly proud of our inclusive culture that balances understanding, accountability and challenge at every step of your journey, for as far as you want to progress. It’s the challenge of a high-performance culture combined with a team first mentality that drives us all forward and brings us closer together. We can be tough, but we’re always kind. We’re at our best when we push each other to become better, recognising and rewarding greatness along the way.

At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), uplifting each other and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED&I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here . We’re a foundation member of the Leading Executives Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Network, dedicated to meaningfully accelerating gender parity and driving inclusion in the European retail & Fasting-Moving Consumer Goods value chain. We’re proud that we’ve reached 50:50 gender parity for all leadership roles ahead of our 2025 target.

There’s a seat for everyone at our table. It’s up to you to make yours count.

So, Make It Happen

-Kellanova Recruitment