CoE Technician - Food & Packaging Systems & Innovation

Kellanova Co; Haydock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova Co invites applications for a Centre of Excellence Technician on a 12-month fixed-term contract in our Haydock-based R&D team. You will support day-to-day CoE activities, aiding food and packaging designers, suppliers and internal projects across the business.

You’ll join a collaborative CoE community at our Dragon development hub and contribute to maintaining systems and processes that deliver innovative solutions for our brands.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication skills and ability to work in a wider team.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene principles.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative and manage tasks independently.
• Proficient with email and key software such as SAP, Excel, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• CoE Operations: maintain, support, and develop day-to-day CoE activities.
• Project Collaboration: work with designers, plants and partners to support delivery.
• Quality Management: manage and improve raw material and finished food controls.
• Systems Ownership: own key control and development systems (safety, training, hygiene, maintenance, 3D printing).
• Global Logistics: coordinate with courier partners for global shipping.
• Project Readiness: prepare ingredients and equipment for projects.
• Change Support: assist move to Haydock and suggest new ways of working.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Relationship building

Food hygiene knowledge

Self-motivation

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Microsoft Teams

Email proficiency

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Kellanova Co invites applications for a Centre of Excellence Technician on a 12-month fixed-term contract in our Haydock-based R&D team. You will support day-to-day CoE activities, aiding food and packaging designers, suppliers and internal projects across the business.

You’ll join a collaborative CoE community at our Dragon development hub and contribute to maintaining systems and processes that deliver innovative solutions for our brands.