Lead Food Technologist 12 month FTC

Kellogg ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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ABOUT US Are you dynamic, a keen innovator, a trend setter, or a disruptive thinker? Then Kellogg Europe is the place for you because at Kellogg's we focus on agility, growth and innovation. As the number one most trusted food and drink brand in the UK and the 3rd most reputable food and drink brand in Europe we have much to be proud of. We have a huge portfolio of over 1,600 tasty foods which includes iconic brands such as Corn Flakes, Special K, Pringles, and Crunchy Nut. We also believe that our competitive advantage comes from our people. We say it often, because it is true. Our K Values are part of our DNA -we are a company with a heart and soul, and our people care just as much. Our talented teams are encouraged to bring their best selves to work each day. Kellogg is a diverse Employer, a gold member of the Lead Network, dedicated to meaningfully accelerate gender parity and drive inclusion in the European retail & FMCG value chain and committed to reaching 50:50 gender representation for all Leadership level roles by 2025. Flexible working will mean different things to you based on your personal needs, the requirements of your role and how this supports you in achieving your goals at both work and home. We offer a range of options to work flexibly and conversations about flexible working are welcomed so please feel free to discuss at your interview. We are also hugely committed to the communities that we work in and strive to give back as our founder did - you'll see this in the school breakfast clubs programme and volunteering activities that we encourage all our employees to participate in. A career with us is exciting. Our modern and collaborative workspace and inclusive culture at our offices in Media City Manchester / Dublin Airport Central reflects that. Apply and come join our team! HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Based on your skill set you will: + Deliver projects to drive both Innovation and Cost & Network Optimisation. + Have a high level of technical leadership and a 'make it happen' attitude. + Deliver projects from concept to launch, driving the growth and relevance of our brands. + Partner with Supply Chain to continually improve the efficiency and cost base of our manufacturing facilities. YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS + Industry experience + Hands on approach - Creating recipe and taking into plant + The roles require a high level of technical leadership and a 'make it happen' attitude. The Innovation roles will deliver projects from concept to launch, driving the growth and relevance of our brands. The Network Optimisation and Cost roles will partner with Supply Chain to continually improve the efficiency and cost base of our manufacturing facilities. + At Kellogg's we want self-motivated people who are passionate about food to help us grow our business and build on our successful heritage. To be considered for this position you must be able to demonstrate the following: Required: + Hold a degree in Food Science, Food Technology or equivalent + Experience in end to end - Brief to Launch + Theoretical technical knowledge of food development + Passion for creative product development and industrial experience in the food sector + Prepared to travel nationally and internationally + Strong leaders who can influence with a strategic mind-set and understand business goals + 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 ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? + Based at our UK Head Office in Manchester, with European travel. + May require working outside of normal business hours including weekends and shift work + Travel to and work in, manufacturing or test facilities are an integral part of this role + Operation of process equipment is necessary OUR GROWTH COMPETENCIES The Growth Competencies are a set of skills and behaviours necessary to drive success for Kellogg and for our employees. They are a common guide to selecting the right talent, developing our people & unlocking high performance across the Company. To gather more detail about the behaviours you will need to demonstrate across our leadership competencies, based on the role and responsibilities of this posting, please click here to find out more about our Growth Competencies model [link to THE FINER PRINT "Take a look through the keyhole of the UK's most famous cereal company here at and via the # LifeAtK Instagram page @lifeatkelloggs_uk ." "Our brands tell a story at , create your own story with us" Please note that we will only accept applications that are made to us via our Careers site. If you experience any difficulty when applying, please contact european.recruitment@kellogg.com . Please note that the closing date may be subject to change. We will interview suitable candidates as they apply, so please don't hesitate to take this op

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