Innovate with us as an Associate Packaging Engineer supporting our Salty Snacking business at Kellanova. Utilize your technical knowledge of packaging material and supply chain as you develop, implement and commercialize new packaging solutions across a wide range of product/package forms. Drive the overall growth of our company as you work with cross-functional teams focusing out on cracker brands, including Cheez-It, Club, Townhouse and Carr’s. This is a hybrid role located in Battle Creek, MI. Estimated travel up to 30%.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving Innovation – Grow the innovation pipeline through developing, transforming and executing packaging projects. Additionally, you will be a key member of the sustaining innovation team driving the innovation calendar.

• End to End Support – Bottom line growth is critical to our success. This position will be a key contributor by delivering cost reduction across the entire portfolio of products and material platforms.

• Leadership and Consumer Focus - Demonstrate technical and business leadership within cross-functional teams while supporting the company philosophy and direction. Engage with consumers in the evaluation of packaging concepts and prototypes.

• Internal and External Collaboration – Creating partnerships both internally and externally will be key to your success in this role.

  We’re Looking for Someone With

• Technical depth and breadth within the packaging discipline.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in packaging, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or another related technical field.

• Clear understanding of packaging design, materials, equipment, and systems.

• Experienced in problem-solving, leading, and managing projects and project teams.

• Ability to influence and drive alignment among team functions.

• Effective communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to a wide range of individuals/audiences with different knowledge levels.

  Compensation

  The annual salary range is $78,160 - $102,600, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

  What’s Next

  Applications for this position will be accepted through January 15, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

  Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com .

  Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

  Get to Know Us

  At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

  Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

  Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

  Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

  You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

  Let’s shape the future of snacking.

  Kellanova 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. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .