Careers - Kevin's Natural Foods
The shift for this position is Wednesday-Sunday, 5:00am-1:30pm with overtime or weekends as needed.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing basic maintenance, repair, and preventive tasks to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of production equipment and facilities in a food manufacturing environment. This is an entry-level position working under direct supervision and providing support to senior technicians and the Maintenance Manager.
The shift for this position is Wednesday-Sunday, 5:00am-1:30pm with overtime or weekends as needed.
What You’ll Do:
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Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) and basic repairs on production, packaging, and facility equipment.
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Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on food processing and packaging equipment.
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Replace and adjust belts, bearings, seals, motors, and other basic mechanical components as directed.
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Follow all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HazCom), and Cal/OSHA requirements.
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Maintain accurate and timely maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage documentation.
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Clean, lubricate, and inspect machinery in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.
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Support production teams during line changeovers, startups, and equipment setups.
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Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, or equipment malfunctions to supervision.
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Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
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Other duties as assigned and necessary.
What You’ll Need:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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0–2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
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Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
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Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and safe maintenance practices.
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Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety guidelines.
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Basic computer literacy for completing work orders and maintenance logs.
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Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced production setting.
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Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
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Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders or stairs.
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Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures (hot, cold, or wet conditions) and around food production equipment.
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Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company and Cal/OSHA standards.
Work Environment:
This position operates in a food manufacturing facility where exposure to noise, temperature changes, wet floors, and moving mechanical parts may occur. All work must be performed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company food safety standards.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate, and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less.
With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand. For more information, please visit www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com.
Kevin’s Natural Foods was acquired by Mars, Inc. in July 2023. Kevin’s Natural Foods joins the Mars Food & Nutrition segment, complementing its portfolio of leading food brands and recent product innovations. Kevin’s will play a key role in Mars Food & Nutrition’s ongoing journey to enable delicious, healthier eating to be part of consumers’ daily lives, while Mars will help Kevin’s to continue to grow, innovate, and bring its portfolio of products to more people.
The pay rate for this position is $20.00/hour - $25.00/hour. This role is eligible for overtime.
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
The Warehouse Manager will have a deep understanding of contemporary food storage, sourcing and distribution practices including, but not limited to, occupational health regulations, safety regulations, budget management, warehouse planning and administration, personnel management and supervision, follow inventory methods of FIFO and FEFO, and adhere to OSHA safety standards. They will oversee compliance with all company and regulatory product quality standards, food safety standards, employee safety and environmental standards, and enforces GMP's and execution within SAP ERP and SAP extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, and flexible. The ideal candidate will be efficient at self-managing as looking for a long-term commitment to advance within a growing company.
What You’ll Do:
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Coordinate and distribute the functions of the staff to meet the objectives.
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Verify the products that are entering the Warehouse and apply the correct inventory rotation according to expiration dates.
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Keep the product records in order and duly updated.
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Develop processes as needed to meet business objectives.
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Develop exempt and non-exempt staff to meet business objectives.
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Comply with the established KPIs of the Warehouse and Logistics area.
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Serves as the site subject matter expert for SAP ERP and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
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Ensure all inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely within SAP/EWM.
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Ensure the order and control of inventories, according to what is established in the procedures.
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Efficiently use the company's resources to guarantee the satisfaction of our clients.
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Verify that the storage, packaging, and dispatch activities are carried out in an adequate manner, according to what is indicated in the respective procedures.
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Properly load and record including taking pictures of every external delivery for verification purposes.
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Supervise the cleaning, sanitation, and appropriate environmental conditions for the products.
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Train the personnel under their charge on Good Storage Practices and Good practices in the dispatch.
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Ensure compliance with special product organization requirements.
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Understands, coaches and upholds all GMP and safety SOP’s and Procedures.
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Ensure that warehouse personnel comply with established procedures for the protection of occupational safety and products.
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Works with other Warehouse Managers to coordinate transfers between all locations.
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Stage and prep all stock for production departments.
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Other duties as assigned or necessary.
What You’ll Need:
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Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Proven work experience as a Warehouse/Sanitation Manager, overseeing multiple locations.
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SAP ERP, EWM knowledge required
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Cycle count/inventory management experience
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Fresh food experience preferred.
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Understanding of GMP, HACCP, SSOP and Food Safety Standards
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Prior forklift experience, certification required. Stand up forklift experience is a plus.
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Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
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Strong written & verbal communication skills.
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Manages time effectively.
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Flexibility concerning hours & shifts to accommodate a cyclical business with 24/7 operations.
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Comfortable with technology (e.g. navigating a computer and iPhone App).
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Possesses physical strength necessary to lift and move heavy boxes of supplies.
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Demonstrates solid problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Willingness to work hard and get your hands dirty at a fast-growing start-up.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.
In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
Salary Range: $85,000.00- $120,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
The Warehouse Coordinator will coordinate the activities and the operations between fulfillment and warehouse to ensure safe, efficient, and timely shipping, distribution, storing packaging, WIP items, and otherwise transporting of finished good. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, flexible, and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.
What You’ll Do:
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Verifies finished good pallets completed by fulfillment against pick tickets.
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Receives, locates, and transfers materials accurately and in a timely manner.
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Investigates inventory discrepancies.
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Maintains inventory accuracy.
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Supports cycle counts.
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Counts and weighs materials and records information.
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Identifies damaged materials and records material shortages.
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Loads and unloads materials inventory utilizing forklift when necessary.
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Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas utilizing hand truck or Forklift.
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Restacks and assembles pallets.
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Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
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Participates in quality improvement efforts.
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Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.
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Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
What You’ll Need
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One to two years related experience preferably in a food production environment.
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Able to understand pick lists and how to pull in accordance with FIFO.
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Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Commitment to excellence and high standards.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
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Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
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Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
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Attention to detail.
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Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
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Strong interpersonal skills.
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Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
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Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
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SAP experience is preferred but not required.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar. In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
Base Pay Rate: $20.00- $25.00 per hour + benefits
Compensation within this pay range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
The Supply Chain Director is accountable for leading and integrating the end-to-end planning and logistics ecosystem, bringing together Demand & Supply Planning, Materials Planning, Inbound Operations, Warehousing, Transportation, and Customer Fulfillment into a single, high-performing supply chain function. The role is responsible for balancing service, inventory, capacity, and cost to deliver superior customer outcomes while maximizing working capital efficiency and network performance.
As a critical leader in KNF's supply chain transformation, this position will establish the processes, governance, capabilities, and performance disciplines required to enable a robust S&OP+ operating model, drive enterprise-wide decision making, and support scalable growth across Retail, Club, and DCOM channels. The role will also play a key part in network optimization, supply chain resilience, and cross-functional alignment to ensure supply capabilities evolve in step with the company's growth ambitions.
What You’ll Do:
End-to-End Strategy & Governance
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Define and deploy the integrated Plan & Deliver strategy, covering supply planning, material planning, fulfillment, and logistics.
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Establish governance mechanisms across planning and logistics functions to ensure alignment to business growth objectives.
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Lead the supply chain work required for deployment of S&OP+ in 2027. With future state leadership preparation for monthly S&OP and executive review forums, driving structured decision-making on demand-supply balancing and capacity trade-offs.
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Own enterprise-level KPIs across service, inventory, working capital, and logistics cost.
Leadership of Planning & Logistics Functions
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Provide strategic leadership to Supply Planning Lead, Material Planning Lead, and & fullfillment/logistics Lead.
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Set clear functional charters, KPIs, and accountability frameworks for each domain.
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Review and challenge plans, assumptions, and performance gaps at a leadership level.
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Build succession, capability depth, and cross-functional exposure within the planning and logistics organization.
Demand-Supply Balancing & Risk Management
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Govern supply-demand balancing decisions across Retail, Club and DCOM channels.
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Lead structured scenario planning and risk mitigation for supply disruptions, material shortages, and logistics volatility.
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Resolve cross-functional conflicts between Commercial, Manufacturing, and Finance regarding allocation, prioritization, and capacity constraints.
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Drive inventory optimization while protecting customer service performance.
Working Capital, Service & Network Optimization
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Own enterprise-level working capital performance through structured inventory governance and SKU rationalization.
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Drive OTIF, fill rate, and customer service excellence across all channels.
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Optimize inbound and outbound logistics network for cost efficiency and scalability.
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Lead network optimization initiatives including warehouse footprint, 3PL and co-man network.
Cross-Functional Integration & Commercial Alignment
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Partner closely with Commercial leadership to align supply capabilities with revenue ambitions.
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Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure capacity readiness and execution discipline.
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Work with Finance to balance service levels and inventory with cost and cash flow targets.
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Serve as the single point of accountability for Plan & Deliver performance at the leadership table.
Systems, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
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Drive E2E deployment of Blue Yonder and/or equivalent tool in 2027.
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Establish performance dashboards for executive visibility across service, cost, and inventory metrics.
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Promote a data-driven decision-making culture across planning and logistics teams.
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Other duties as assigned or necessary.
What You’ll Need:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or related discipline; MBA in operations preferred.
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10-15 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in FMCG or food processing industry.
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Proven experience leading integrated planning, logistics, and S&OP governance.
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Strong exposure to working capital optimization and multi-channel distribution environments.
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Strong end-to-end supply chain orchestration capability with strategic and operational depth.
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Strong analytical capability with expertise in data-driven decision-making and scenario planning.
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Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills across commercial, manufacturing, and finance functions.
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Ability to manage complexity in dynamic, multi-channel environments.
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Strong financial acumen with focus on working capital and cost optimization.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.
In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
Salary Range: $175,000.00- $190,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin’s Natural Foods standards. The QC technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards.The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin’s Natural Foods standards. The QC technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 4:30am-2:00pm. Will be working at least every other weekend.
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin’s Natural Foods standards. The QC technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards.The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin’s Natural Foods standards. The QC technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Responsible for monitoring, and programing critical control points (CCP), product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
- Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.
- Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.
- Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
- Work closely with production staff to maintain and education in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP’s, and other food safety guidelines.
- Responsible to issue disciplinary action when directed.
- Collect product samples for product development, lab retains, and the laboratory when directed.
- Perform inspections on products, equipment, and machinery.
- Other duties and projects as assigned by QA Management.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 1-3 years’ experience in a food processing environment.
- 2+ years’ experience in a meat or poultry processing environment preferred.
- Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or food science. (
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, allergens, and food defense
- HACCP Certification.
- Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and problem-solving skills
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
- Flexibility and ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends as needed.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less.
With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand.
Pay Rate is $20.00-$24.75/hour
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
Monday-Friday 2:00PM- 10:30PM working 1 weekend day a week
The Quality Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin’s Natural Foods standards. The Quality technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, flexible, and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.
The Quality Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin’s Natural Foods standards. The Quality technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, flexible, and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.
What You’ll Do:
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Responsible for monitoring, and programing critical control points (CCP), product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
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Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.
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Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.
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Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
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Work closely with production staff to maintain and education in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP’s and other food safety guidelines.
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Responsible to issue disciplinary action when directed.
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Collect product samples for product development, lab retains, and the laboratory when directed.
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Perform inspections on products, equipment, and machinery.
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Other duties and projects as assigned by QA Management.
What You’ll Need:
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1-3 years’ experience in a food processing environment.
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2+ years’ experience in a meat or poultry processing environment preferred.
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Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or food science.
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Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, allergens, and food defense
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HACCP Certification.
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Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and problem-solving skills
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Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
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Flexibility and ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends as needed.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less. With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar. In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
The pay range for this role is $20.00- $25.00 per hour + benefits
Compensation within this pay range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
The Warehouse Supervisor will oversee the Warehouse department and all outbound products to be shipped daily, activity of shipping and receiving specialists, warehouse workers, and inventory, ensuring that all products are delivered to customers on time, all inventories is accounted for, and that supplies are replenished regularly. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, and flexible. The ideal candidate will be efficient at self-managing as looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.
What You’ll Do:
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Serve as the point-person for all inbound and outbound shipments and transfers.
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Review inbound shipments for food safety requirements and serve as the final say before putting inbound shipments on hold for QA review.
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Complete packing slips for all outbound shipments.
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Complete all recordkeeping for inbound shipments.
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Stage all shipments for outbound deliveries and review paperwork.
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Put away all inbound receiving orders in correct placements following FIFO.
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Responsible for warehouse cleanliness.
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Verify all lot numbers and items numbers for all shipments.
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Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and schedule preventative maintenance.
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Work with manager to plan and meet delivery schedules.
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Collect and verify delivery instructions.
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Report defects, accidents, or violation.
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Send daily end of shift report to Warehouse Manager.
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Performs other duties as assigned
What You’ll Need:
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Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Proven work experience as a Warehouse Supervisor.
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Prior forklift experience, certification required. Stand up forklift experience is a plus.
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Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
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Strong written & verbal communication skills.
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Valid driver license.
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Manages time effectively.
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Flexibility concerning hours & shifts to accommodate a cyclical business with 24/7 operations.
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Possesses awareness of warehouse and equipment safety procedures.
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Possesses specific knowledge of the range of company products and services.
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Comfortable with technology (e.g. navigating a computer and iphone App).
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Possesses physical strength necessary to lift and move heavy boxes of supplies.
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Able to work in moderate to loud work environment
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Demonstrates solid problem-solving and analytical skills.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less. With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand.
Salary Range: $72,000- $80,000 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
Help shape the future of food packaging at one of the fastest-growing brands in refrigerated and frozen foods. Kevin's Natural Foods is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Senior Packaging Engineer to lead packaging innovation, sustainability, commercialization, and compliance across our growing portfolio. This is an opportunity to influence everything from next-generation packaging technologies and consumer experience to automation strategy and enterprise sustainability roadmaps. Working across Operations, R&D, Quality, Procurement, and Mars Food & Nutrition, you'll turn bold product ideas into scalable packaging solutions that drive growth, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen operational performance. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and building the future of packaging, we'd love to meet you!
Help shape the future of food packaging at one of the fastest-growing brands in refrigerated and frozen foods. Kevin's Natural Foods is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Senior Packaging Engineer to lead packaging innovation, sustainability, commercialization, and compliance across our growing portfolio. This is an opportunity to influence everything from next-generation packaging technologies and consumer experience to automation strategy and enterprise sustainability roadmaps. Working across Operations, R&D, Quality, Procurement, and Mars Food & Nutrition, you'll turn bold product ideas into scalable packaging solutions that drive growth, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen operational performance. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and building the future of packaging, we'd love to meet you!
What You’ll Do:
Packaging Strategy & Program Leadership
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Own Kevin's packaging strategy and multi-year roadmap, balancing consumer experience, food safety, operational performance, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and total delivered cost.
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Lead enterprise packaging initiatives across innovation, renovation, productivity, supply continuity, and sustainability programs.
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Develop and execute Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mitigation strategies, including regulatory assessments, fee reduction opportunities, packaging redesign initiatives, and compliance planning.
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Serve as the packaging technical authority, influencing cross-functional decisions and guiding long-term packaging investments.
Packaging Qualification & Validation Leadership
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Design and govern the company's packaging qualification process, including standards, protocols, decision criteria, documentation requirements, and commercialization readiness reviews.
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Develop risk-based qualification strategies for new materials, packaging formats, suppliers, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
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Establish testing frameworks that evaluate package performance across product quality, shelf life, distribution, manufacturability, sustainability, and consumer use requirements.
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Lead cross-functional qualification planning from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment across R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Marketing.
Package Development & Commercialization
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Lead development and implementation of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions across refrigerated and frozen product categories.
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Own packaging specifications, BOMs, technical drawings, and engineering standards to support scalable growth and strong change management practices.
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Evaluate emerging packaging technologies, materials, and supplier innovations to improve performance, sustainability, and cost.
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Provide technical leadership during plant trials, scale-ups, and commercialization events to ensure successful launches.
Qualification Execution & Performance Validation
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Develop and execute package test plans covering shelf-life performance, seal integrity, transportation durability, environmental conditioning, and consumer use requirements.
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Lead packaging capability studies to evaluate manufacturing performance, equipment compatibility, dimensional control, critical-to-quality attributes, and operational readiness.
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Analyze qualification results, identify risks, and make data-driven recommendations regarding commercialization readiness and long-term package performance.
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Partner with Quality, Operations, Procurement and suppliers to investigate failures, implement corrective actions, and validate sustainable solutions.
Operational Excellence & Supplier Partnership
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Evaluate packaging solutions for manufacturability, automation compatibility, labor efficiency, line performance, and OEE impact.
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Lead packaging-related root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve reliability, and lower total cost.
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Build strategic supplier relationships that drive innovation, improve performance, and ensure supply continuity.
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Collaborate across Operations, R&D, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Mars Food & Nutrition to deliver scalable packaging solutions that support business growth.
Continuous Improvement & Capability Building
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Develop packaging standards, governance processes, and best practices that support organizational growth and operational excellence.
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Mentor team members and cross-functional partners on packaging technologies, qualification methodologies, and commercialization processes.
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Establish scalable systems for packaging documentation, change management, and knowledge transfer.
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Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to inform packaging strategy and business decisions.
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Other duties as assigned and necessary.
What You’ll Need:
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
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7+ years of progressive experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, or packaging commercialization.
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Experience within food, beverage, refrigerated, frozen, protein, meal-kit, or consumer packaged goods industries.
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Demonstrated success leading packaging projects from concept through commercialization.
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Deep technical expertise in packaging materials, structures, converting processes, and manufacturing systems.
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Experience developing and executing packaging qualification and validation programs.
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Strong knowledge of food industry regulations and standards, including FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP, and GMP requirements.
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Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis capabilities.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Willingness to travel up to 20-30% for supplier engagement, testing, and plant support.
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Passion for the clean-eating, better-for-you food space and a desire to contribute to a mission-driven brand.
Preferred Qualifications
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Advanced degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
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Experience leading packaging sustainability initiatives.
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Experience with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs and packaging regulations.
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Knowledge of recyclability assessments, PCR content strategies, and circular packaging design principles.
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Exposure to packaging automation, equipment integration, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
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Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar. I
n 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
Salary Range: $130,000.00- $165,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
Kevin's Natural Foods is seeking a highly experiencedand exceptionally organized Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. This role serves as the CEO's trusted partner, providing high-level administrative support that enables the CEO to focus on leading the business and driving enterprise priorities.
Beyond supporting the CEO, this individual will provide additional administrative capacity to members of the Executive Leadership Team as CEO priorities allow, helping ensure seamless coordination across the organization. The ideal candidate exercises exceptional judgment, maintains the highest level of discretion, anticipates needs before they arise, resourceful, thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders at the highest levels of the organization.
What You'll Do
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Serve as the primary Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, managing an exceptionally complex calendar, prioritizing commitments, coordinating meetings, and ensuring the CEO's time is aligned with strategic business priorities.
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Provide additional administrative support to members of the Executive Leadership Team as CEO priorities allow, offering capacity during peak workloads, executive travel, leadership meetings, and critical business initiatives.
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Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for the CEO, including detailed itineraries, logistics, accommodations, transportation, and contingency planning.
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Manage and prioritize incoming communications on behalf of the CEO, drafting correspondence, screening requests, and ensuring timely follow-up on critical matters.
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Prepare executive presentations, reports, agendas, board materials, meeting materials, and business correspondence while ensuring exceptional accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
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Organize and coordinate executive meetings, leadership offsites, town halls, board meetings, and special events, including logistics, scheduling, preparation of materials, and follow-up actions.
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Manage executive expense reporting, invoice processing, document management, and other administrative responsibilities with exceptional attention to detail.
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Handle highly confidential business information with the utmost discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
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Exercise sound judgment in resolving scheduling conflicts, prioritizing competing demands, and identifying solutions to complex administrative and operational challenges.
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Lead or support special projects as assigned by the CEO.
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Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
What You'll Need
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Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
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15+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting a Chief Executive Officer, President, Founder, or other C-suite executives within a fast-paced, complex organization.
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Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted advisor and partner to executive leadership while exercising exceptional judgment and discretion.
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Proven ability to manage highly complex calendars, executive travel, communications, and competing priorities with minimal direction.
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Experience supporting Board of Directors meetings, executive leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
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Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and confidently with executives, board members, customers, and external partners.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
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Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
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Ability to anticipate executive needs, think strategically, and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
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Experience supporting executives within high-growth organizations is strongly preferred.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.
In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
Salary Range: $90,000.00-$130,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
The R&D Manager at Kevin’s Natural Foods plays a critical role in driving the innovation and development of our clean-label product portfolio. This role is responsible for leading the Product Development team, overseeing the commercialization process from concept to production, and ensuring new and optimized products meet our high-quality, nutritious, and flavorful standards. This position combines technical expertise in food science with strategic leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to support Kevin’s mission: empowering even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead, mentor, and develop an R&D product development team, fostering a culture ofinnovation, curiosity, and accountability.
• Oversee all aspects of new product development from ideation, recipe creation, pilotproduction, scale-up, and commercialization.
• Drive project prioritization, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure efficient andsuccessful product launches.
• Lead recipe formulation, costing, ingredient sourcing, and process optimization whilemaintaining compliance with SQF, USDA, and other certifications.
• Collaborate with nutritionists, QA/QC, and culinary teams to ensure products meet nutritional, sensory, and safety standards.
• Evaluate and implement emerging food trends, new ingredients, and innovative processing techniques.
• Work cross-functionally to set the strategic vision for product innovation, aligning newconcepts with company goals, consumer trends, and competitive insights.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Brand teams to support product launches, packaging, development, and marketing campaigns.
• Assist with taste panels, consumer testing, and sensory evaluations to ensure products exceed expectations.
• Serve as the primary R&D liaison for label approvals (GFCO/Paleo/NGPV/USDA) andregulatory compliance.
• Establish and maintain robust R&D processes, documentation standards, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues, monitor consistency and quality, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Maintain detailed records in recipe/formula systems, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility.
• Other duties as assigned to support the growth and evolution of Kevin’s Natural Foods.
• All other duties as assigned or necessary.
What You’ll Need:
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or Culinary Schoolcertification; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food product development in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of ingredient functionality, flavor development, sensory evaluation, and clean-label product development.
• Strong understanding of food science principles, GMP, HACCP, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience managing teams, projects, and cross-functional initiatives in a fast paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with paleo/keto or specialized dietary products is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with nutritional software, quality systems, spreadsheets, and lab documentation.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less. With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand
Salary Range: $130,000.00- $155,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
At Kevin's Natural Foods, our Plant Manager serves as a hands-on leader responsible for managing all aspects of production operations at our Imperial Manufacturing Facility in Stockton, CA. This facility produces our frozen product portfolio and includes an on-site warehouse operation. The Plant Manager is responsible for driving and maintaining a culture of Quality and Food Safety in the factory, by supporting the implementation and adherence to Quality and Food safety procedures. and standards, achieving safety, service, and cost objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and team development. This role oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations, inventory control, food safety and regulatory compliance, process optimization, project execution, and associate engagement. We are seeking a leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong food manufacturing leadership experience, a passion for developing teams, and experience operating within frozen food production environments.
What You’ll Do:
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As member of Kevins Operations Leadership Team own the factory 3-year improvement plan – aligned to overall operations strategic priorities.
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Cascade the 3-year site improvement plan into a 1-year improvement plan for Imperial operations with corresponding detailed 90 day plans.
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Drive daily and weekly connection points within the relevant operational meetings in identifying gaps to defined standard performance from 3 year/1 year plan (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Service, Cost).
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Drive daily/weekly escalations/action plans to get back to standard. Daily direction setting for operations (production, inbound & outbound) in defining the top priorities and follow through of agreed action plans.
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Implement and deploy standard planning processes for factory scheduling.
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Implement and deploy standard planning processes to ensure raw and packs availability as well as outbound shipments on time.
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Further enhance and develop the culture of adherence to standard by leading and deploying the operations Manufacturing Excellence pillar team.
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Embed defined behavior framework defined by Kevins Operations Leadership team in daily operations at Imperial.
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Building capability in operations by providing resources for improvement activities in different pillars. Eg. By participating in Autonomous Maintenance activities linked to Manufacturing excellence pillars.
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Is a member of the Food Safety Management team to drive continuous improvement down the relevant site based HACCP Teams.
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Build change management capability and drive change through engaged and empowered associates
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Be a great line manager : Responsible for performance, talent processes , engagement and absenteeism of entire operations team including recruiting and developing team leaders.
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Ensure that appropriate Performance Management exists to ensure role clarity for both individuals and teams. This includes clear development plans for both functional skills and personal development leading to improved capability and improved job satisfaction & engagement as well as career opportunities. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
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Ensure products consistently meet Kevin's Natural Foods quality standards, customer requirements, and food safety expectations.
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Establish, implement, and enforce policies and procedures related to food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation.
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Ensure accurate completion and review of all quality assurance, production, inventory, and operational documentation.
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Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, R&D, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to optimize operations and drive business results.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives through analysis of production performance, labor efficiency, yield, throughput, and waste reduction opportunities.
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Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, SQF, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
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Monitor and improve inventory accuracy, product traceability, and warehouse operations.
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Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for existing and new products.
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Lead manufacturing cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards.
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Coach and develop front-line leaders and team members to solve operational challenges and achieve performance goals.
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Monitor equipment reliability and partner with Maintenance to improve uptime and asset performance.
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Support capital projects, facility improvements, and operational growth initiatives.
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Other duties as assigned or necessary.
What You’ll Need:
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Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or similar
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5+ years of leadership experience within a food manufacturing environment.
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Experience managing operations within a food manufacturing facility.
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Experience with IQF (Individually Quick Frozen), blast freezer, and/or spiral freezer operations preferred.
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Experience leading teams within a USDA and/or FDA regulated manufacturing environment.
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Demonstrated success partnering cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Operations, Maintenance, Materials, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.
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Familiarity with WCM programs such as TPM/IWS/ WCM
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HACCP certification or formal HACCP training required.
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Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and quality management programs.
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Proven ability to implement and sustain manufacturing process improvements, productivity gains, and cost-saving initiatives.
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Effective leadership, coaching, team building, communication, and presentation skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.
In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
Salary Range: $170,000.00-$208,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
The Senior Accountant will support the Assistant Controller with all accounting functions, focused on period-end close, accounting and financial reporting, financial statements, account reconciliations, and overall support for all daily accounting operations. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, flexible, and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company.
What You’ll Do:
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Assist heavily with period-end close and preparation of corporate financial statements.
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Prepare, record and review periodic journal entries as well as ad hoc entries as required.
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Prepare and maintain periodic balance sheet reconciliations.
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Assist with the period-end close financial reporting commentary and analysis.
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Recommend improvements to daily and monthly processes to improve efficiency in daily tasks as well as in the new SAP system.
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Complete regulatory reporting as required.
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Assist with account and cost center mapping analysis and review as needed for departments throughout the company.
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Prepare and compile the required support for all regulatory audits.
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Perform GL maintenance within the SAP system.
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Assist with Mars related financial statement uploads and validation.
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Consistently manage requests from the team at Mars, including but not limited to quarterly reports, tax-related requests, and annual reporting.
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Prepare and maintain SOPs and desk procedures for all accounting functions assigned.
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Research various accounting issues using the Mars Finance Manual as well as GAAP.
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Maintain compliance with current internal controls and future implementations.
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Assist with the broker commission accruals and payments on a period basis.
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Assist with departmental projects as required by the team.
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Operate under general direction; set priorities and make decisions impacting close timelines, financial statement accuracy, and compliance.
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Other duties as assigned or necessary.
What You’ll Need:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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2+ years of cost or accounting experience, with a demonstrated track record in a manufacturing environment
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Strong working knowledge of GAAP, inventory valuation methodologies (standard and actual costing), BOMs, process orders, and allocations
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Experience with outsourced / contract manufacturing and co-manufacturer cost structures
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Advanced Excel skills; ability to build and maintain complex models and reports
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Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to cross-functional and senior audiences
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less. With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand.
Salary Range: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus
Compensation within this salary range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications
Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf
https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf