Careers - Kevin's Natural Foods

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:

· Verifies finished good pallets completed by fulfillment against pick tickets.

· Receives, locates, and transfers materials accurately and in a timely manner.

· Counts and weighs materials and records information.

· Identifies damaged materials and records material shortages.

· Loads and unloads materials inventory utilizing forklift when necessary.

· Transports incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas utilizing hand truck or Forklift.

· Restacks and assembles pallets.

· Maintains a safe, clean working environment.

· Participates in quality improvement efforts.

· Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.

· Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

· Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

· One to two years related experience preferably in a food production environment.

· Able to understand pick lists and how to pull in accordance with FIFO.

· Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Commitment to excellence and high standards

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

· Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

· Attention to detail.

· Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

· Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

· 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..

Salary Range: $21.00- $25.00 per hour + benefits

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

As a Food Scientist at Kevin’s Natural Foods, you will bridge the gap between culinary creativity and food science expertise. You will be responsible for developing innovative, flavorful, and health-conscious products that meet our rigorous quality, safety, and certification standards.

This role requires a unique combination of culinary intuition, scientific rigor, and commercial awareness to take concepts from initial ideation in the test kitchen through full-scale manufacturing. You will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Marketing, and Sales to ensure products not only delight our consumers but also align with Kevin’s mission of empowering busy people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. 

What You’ll Do:

• Develops new product ideas and concepts, from test prototype samples through commercialization
• Creates product specifications and calculating initial formula and ingredient costs.
• Assists with sourcing new and uncommon ingredients to match our healthy standards, along with meeting our SQF and USDA certifications.
• Owns formulating product to meet all product claims.
• Assumes the role of an innovator and project leader, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and thoroughness in the execution of complex projects.
• Actively seeks out new food trends, consumer tastes, requests, and nutrition while monitoring local and national competition.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining data in a variety of systems for product IP, Operations training and internal/external compliance
• Works closely with the teams on establishing production processes, monitoring consistency and quality of foods, problem-solving production variances, and packaging of all items.
• Partner with Marketing and sales for new product introductions, food styling, photoshoots, etc.
• GFCO/Paleo/NGPV/USDA awareness and applied knowledge
• All other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• Passion for delivering safe, quality and delicious food to Kevin’s Natural Foods consumers.
• Bachelors degree in Culinology, Culinary Science, Food Science, Meat Science, Nutrition, or Culinary School certification with applied technical experience.
• 1-3 years applied experience in a restaurant kitchen or commercial/manufacturing environment, research chef experience is a plus.
• 2-4 years product development experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Extensive ingredient functionality, flavor development, and sensory evaluation experience.
• Understanding complex food systems from a physical and chemical perspective.
• Sound working knowledge of food science principals and manufacturing principles such as GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitary practices and regulations.
• Good laboratory practices, including organized data documentation and presentation, attention to detail, and ability to follow batch protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects/tasks at any given time.
• Strong computer skills, especially working with nutritional software, spreadsheets, and quality systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven success in development using sterilization of food products.
• Proven teamwork and collaboration in small groups.
• Product development of paleo/keto food products a strong plus.

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: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

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 growing fast! We’re looking for an S&OP Champion with the strategic vision and operational know-how to help build the next evolution of our integrated planning capability. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, entrepreneurial environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on how we plan, align, and execute. This hybrid role will shape the future of planning at one of the fastest‑growing clean‑label food brands in the heart of San Joaquin!

As our S&OP Champion, you will co‑design the roadmap for S&OP implementation, engage senior leaders to create top‑down alignment, and guide the organization through cultural and process transformation. You’ll help modernize tools and systems, establish governance, and lead the change efforts needed to embed a disciplined, data‑driven planning cadence.

What You’ll Do:

Build & Lead the S&OP Roadmap

• Co‑develop and maintain the multi‑year S&OP implementation roadmap, including vision, maturity milestones, capability readiness, and an organizational change adoption strategy.

• Translate business objectives into an actionable planning model connecting demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and financial processes.

Engage Leadership & Drive Alignment

• Partner directly with senior leaders to establish S&OP as a shared enterprise priority and a top-down cultural expectation.

• Facilitate worksops, alignment sessions, and training to prepare and guide senior leaders through S&OP roles, expectations, and decision‑rights necessary for an effective operating cadence.

• Serve as the primary change agent and communicator for S&OP transformation.

Assess & Prepare the Organization

• Evaluate current processes, planning behaviors, and cross‑functional readiness.

• Build education, coaching, and support models that strengthen planning discipline and collaboration.

• Shape a culture grounded in transparency, data fluency, and the operational excellence.

• Assess existing planning tools, system capabilities, data quality, and reporting workflows.

• Recommend future-state tool enhancements or potential investments to support more advanced S&OP maturity.

• Partner with IT, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure business requirements are clear and aligned.

Develop Governance & Lead Change Adoption

• Design and launch S&OP governance frameworks, including roles, responsibilities, decision‑rights, escalation paths, and KPI structures.

• Define the standard meeting cadence (Demand Review, Supply Review, Pre‑S&OP, Executive S&OP) and ensure process discipline.

• Develop and execute change‑management plans that address communication, training, stakeholder management, and sustained adoption.

• Build playbooks, process documentation, training materials, and readiness assessments.

• Identify risks to adoption and proactively remove barriers to progress.

• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, S&OP, Integrated Business Planning, or related transformation roles within food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.

• Experience with customer-centric organizational culture and short shelf-life products strongly preferred.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

• Demonstrated expertise in process design, change management, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Working knowledge of planning tools (e.g. ERP, demand planning platforms) and core S&OP analytics.

• Coaching mentality with ability to translate complexity into simple, actionable concepts.

• A collaborative, low‑ego approach with the ability to influence without authority.

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: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus

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

Summary:

The Inventory Control Clerk is an integral part of the warehouse operations team managing details of finished goods inventory ensuring that product on hold, aging inventory, and allocated inventory is reviewed constantly. Develops and maintains processes and procedures to ensure accurate and productive work activities for this area. Communicates with and Operations to ensure that inventory is ready for distribution.

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:

-Monitors and analyzes raw and finished goods inventory levels, inventory status, inventory availability and inventory movements to ensure product availability.

· Performs routine cycle counts and as directed by management. Reports findings to management.

· Reconciles and updates inventory to ensure system accuracy.

· Reviews inventory aging status to ensure adherence to FEFO; notifies management of issues immediately.

· Identifies slow or nonmoving items and communicates to management.

· Periodically reviews inventory on hold and follows up with QA on pending Product Disposition Requests (PDRs).

· Works with Production Coordinators and Procurement team and perform ad hoc item physical counts to ensure correct levels of inventory are available for production needs.

· Quantifies and submits for evaluation and authorization all inventory adjustments required.

· Ensures that identified damaged materials and shortages are properly reconciled and posted in SAP.

· Issues daily Inventory adjustment reconciliation to Management.

· Researches discrepancies from production in stock as necessary and makes necessary changes to correct discrepancies.

· Maintains a safe, clean working environment.

· Participates in quality improvement efforts.

· Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence. Performs other duties as assigned by manager

What You’ll Need:

- Two years related experience or equivalent

· Experience with inventory and clerical administrative practices, including SAP

· Provide Excel reporting and other computer based reporting.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Commitment to excellence and high standards

· Good written and oral communication skills

· Strong organizational skills

· Ability to manage priorities and workflow

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

· Acute attention to detail

· Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

· Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

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.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure that all Quality Assurance functions are being performed, and documented, in an accurate and efficient manner.

• Leads and directs SQF, HACCP, GMP, SOP, SSOP, Sanitation, USDA and all audits as company representative.

• Develops and administers processes and procedures to ensure all products meet or exceed customer and company specification, along with continuous improvement.

• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. They also analyze and improve organizational processes, and work to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.

• Develops, recommends, and implements SOP policies and procedures to improve and maintain overall product quality.

• Ensure that established department records and reports are recorded and maintained.

• Interfaces and supports Sales, Marketing, vendors and customers with claims and innovative programs.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations to include USDA documentation and recording. Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.

• Develops and executes health and safety plans in the workplace.

• Recommends solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.

• Evaluates practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.

• Deep comprehension of sanitation principles.

What You’ll Need:

• Passion for delivering safe, quality, and shockingly delicious food to the Kevin’s Natural Foods consumer.

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a High-Volume Food Manufacturing Environment

• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, or other related fields, Graduate degree preferred.

• Solid understanding and experience with Food Safety/HACCP plan development and certification.

• Experience working in USDA, hot fill and RTE facilities. With an understanding of multiple other food manufacturing processes.

• Protein Processing experience is a plus.

• PCQI, HACCP, ServSafe certificated, SQF or FSSSC 22000 practitioner 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 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: $150,000.00-$175,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

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

What You'll Do:

• Lead the implementation and governance of the External Manufacturing Quality Management (EMQM) program at Kevin’s Natural Foods.

• Ensure external manufacturers comply with Kevin’s and Mars Quality Management standards.

• Own supplier qualification, approval, and ongoing performance management.

• Act as a key technical authority ensuring quality and food safety standards across external partners.

• Support both strategic (supplier development, program deployment) and tactical (audits, issue resolution) activities.

• Define validation and verification programs to ensure product equivalency and food safety.

• Drive visibility of external manufacturer quality performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage change control processes impacting quality and food safety.

• Facilitate supplier quality processes, policies, and onboarding frameworks.

• Develop and improve RACIs and ways of working for material and supplier onboarding.

• Monitor and improve inbound raw and packaging material quality across sites.

• Establish KPIs and metrics to track supplier quality performance and compliance.

• Conduct supplier audits (low, medium, high risk) to assess capability and compliance.

• Lead initial supplier assessments and ongoing verification activities.

• Identify gaps and drive corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) with suppliers.

• Maintain supplier status, risk assessments (e.g., EMPRA), and technical documentation.

• Partner with Procurement, R&D, and project teams to support external manufacturing in innovation projects.

• Act as the quality lead for co-manufactured product development.

• Ensure suppliers meet quality and food safety requirements for new product launches.

• Lead investigations related to external manufacturing quality incidents.

• Conduct risk assessments and determine product disposition.

• Identify root causes and ensure effective CAPA implementation.

• Monitor trends and incorporate learnings into continuous improvement efforts.

• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve capability and performance.

• Contribute quality insights to sourcing and supply strategies.

• Engage with global and regional quality communities to align on best practices.

• Support management reviews with data-driven recommendations.

• Require regular interactions with external manufacturers, suppliers, and global quality teams.

• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field (preferred).

• 4+ years of experience in Quality, Food Safety, or Technical functions.

• Experience managing external manufacturers and supplier quality.

• Strong background in auditing Quality Management Systems and supplier facilities.

• Strong understanding of Quality & Food Safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000).

• Experience with Material Quality Management and supplier quality systems.

• Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.

• Strong communication and project management skills.

• Certified Lead Auditor (FSSC 22000 or equivalent) Certification

• HACCP certification..

• Ability to travel up to ~40%.

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.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Develops new product ideas and concepts, from test prototype samples through commercialization
• Creates product specifications and calculating initial formula and ingredient costs.
• Assists with sourcing new and uncommon ingredients to match our healthy standards, along with meeting our SQF and USDA certifications.
• Owns formulating product to meet all product claims.
• Assumes the role of an innovator and project leader, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and thoroughness in the execution of complex projects.
• Actively seeks out new food trends, consumer tastes, requests, and nutrition while monitoring local and national competition.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining data in a variety of systems for product IP, Operations training and internal/external compliance
• Works closely with the teams on establishing production processes, monitoring consistency and quality of foods, problem-solving production variances, and packaging of all items.
• Partner with Marketing and sales for new product introductions, food styling, photoshoots, etc.
• GFCO/Paleo/NGPV/USDA awareness and applied knowledge
• All other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You’ll Need: 

• Passion for delivering safe, quality and delicious food to Kevin’s Natural Foods consumers.
• Bachelors degree in Culinology, Culinary Science, Food Science, Meat Science, Nutrition, or Culinary School certification with applied technical experience.
• 1-3 years applied experience in a restaurant kitchen or commercial/manufacturing environment, research chef experience is a plus.
• 2-4 years product development experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Extensive ingredient functionality, flavor development, and sensory evaluation experience.
• Understanding complex food systems from a physical and chemical perspective.
• Sound working knowledge of food science principals and manufacturing principles such as GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitary practices and regulations.
• Good laboratory practices, including organized data documentation and presentation, attention to detail, and ability to follow batch protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects/tasks at any given time.
• Strong computer skills, especially working with nutritional software, spreadsheets, and quality systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven success in development using sterilization of food products.
• Proven teamwork and collaboration in small groups.
• Product development of paleo/keto food products a strong plus.

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: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 + benefits + bonus

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

What You’ll Do:
•Design and implement a Strategic Sales Plan outlining a methodical approach for calling on prospective accounts.
•Develops, builds, and nurtures customer relationships with a focus on driving revenue growth for Kevin's Natural Foods and expanding ACV, average items, and promotions.
•Travel to prospective customers to lead cuttings and sales presentations.
•Hold regular status calls and face-to-face planning meetings with existing accounts to foster long term relationships and drive organic growth.
•Participate in the planning and monitoring of promotional activity supporting Kevin’s Natural Foods programs.
•Manages active trade, forecasting, and replenishment budgets to ensure efficient allocation of resources and alignment with sales and inventory goals.
•Engage company resources in Marketing and Product Development effectively to meet sales objectives.
•Keep a pulse on emerging trends, new products, and competition status.
•Determine and codify sales targets based on the market opportunity and the company’s business objectives.
•Assists in creating fully integrated trade plans with defined business objectives.
•Influences demand planning processes to enhance forecasting accuracy.
•Supports the development of a fully integrated sales plan for customers.
•Attend trade shows and relevant customer meetings.
•Support the Director in managing the external broker network.
•Collaborates cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, demand planning, finance, and category teams.
•Work closely with brokers and distributors.
•Other duties as assigned or necessary.

Required Competencies/Skillset:
•Ability to influence without authority.
•Strong financial acumen.
•Ability to work cross-functionally.
•Advanced negotiation skills.
•Ability to develop comprehensive sales plans designed to achieve and exceed sales targets.
•Deep knowledge of category and customers.
•Understanding of the category and retailer space.
•Negotiate positive outcomes on behalf of Kevin’s Natural Foods.
•Direct experience with distributors i.e. UNFI, KeHE
•Experience managing UNFI natural and conventional chains and independents

What You’ll Need:
•BS degree in business administration or a related field.
•Minimum 5 years’ experience as a successful sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
•Resourceful and driven with a proven track record of performance in a work environment with a high level of autonomy.
•Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
•Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
•Strong business sense and industry expertise.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office.
•Ability to work with and understand syndicated data.
•Ability to travel up to 40%.

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, soups, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s allows 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-free 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 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

What You’ll Do:

• Develop multi-year category strategies for proteins, ingredients, and packaging aligned with business goals.

• Analyze commodity markets (e.g., USDA data, feed costs, live cattle/poultry, resin and pulp indices) and model impacts on standard costs.

• Create should-cost models and TCO analyses that include yield, conversion, freight, packaging line efficiency, and waste.

• Identify alternate materials, suppliers, and qualification paths to improve cost, service, quality, and sustainability.

• Own category playbooks (risk maps, sourcing roadmaps, supplier segmentation, and governance).

• Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes; define specifications and evaluate bids using scenario and sensitivity analyses.

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle from requisition through contract execution and change control.

• Select optimal pricing mechanisms (indexed, fixed, formula/hybrid) by category dynamics; manage forward buys and hedging alignment as applicable.

• Establish dual-sourcing and continuity plans for high-risk materials and sites.

• Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance with corporate policies and documentation standards.

• Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, volumes, service levels (OTIF), lead times, payment terms, and escalation/de-escalation clauses.

• Draft, review, and administer supply agreements, statements of work, and amendments in partnership with Legal and Finance.

• Monitor contract compliance and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement measures.

• Embed quality, food safety, regulatory, ESG/sustainability, and traceability requirements into agreements.

• Build strategic relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers across proteins, ingredients, and packaging.

• Implement supplier scorecards covering cost, quality, delivery (OTIF), innovation, service, and sustainability.

• Resolve escalations (capacity constraints, quality deviations, food safety or labeling issues, logistics disruptions).

• Drive innovation and value engineering with suppliers (spec optimization, right-weighting, mono-material designs, alternative inputs).

• Partner with demand/supply planning and operations to align forecasts, MPS/MRP signals, and inventory targets.

• Support S&OP with market outlooks, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies; communicate impacts to Finance and Operations.

• Proactively manage supply risks (e.g., animal health events, tariffs, weather/drought, labor shortages, transportation bottlenecks).

• Coordinate new product introductions, reformulations, and packaging changes with R&D, QA, and manufacturing.

• Develop detailed cost models for proteins (yields, trim values), ingredients (actives, concentration), and packaging (materials, conversion, scrap).

• Track and communicate market indices (grain, cattle, poultry, resins, paper) and inflationary/deflationary trends.

• Build and deliver annual productivity pipelines (VA/VE, specification rationalization, supplier consolidation, logistics optimization).

• Own annual procurement budgeting and standard cost setting; report variances and mitigation actions to leadership.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of buyers/category specialists and analysts.

• Set objectives, manage performance, and build capabilities in negotiation, analytics, and SRM.

• Champion process discipline and adoption of tools (ERP, e-sourcing, contract repository, dashboards).

• Foster a culture of safety, ethics, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Partner closely with Marketing to support innovation roadmaps, brand renovations, and product launches from concept to commercialization.

• Source ingredients, proteins, and packaging aligned with consumer trends, claims (e.g., clean label, sustainability), and brand positioning.

• Participate in stage-gate, concept reviews, and commercialization meetings to ensure supplier/material readiness and timelines are met.

• Identify and qualify suppliers that provide unique capabilities (innovative ingredients, sustainable packaging, proprietary processes) that enable marketing-led differentiation.

• Perform feasibility and should-cost analyses during early concept phases and provide market outlooks to guide pricing strategy and margin targets.

• Coordinate with Regulatory/QA to validate claims, labeling, certifications, and compliance implications early in the development cycle.

• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Productivity savings ($ and % of addressable spend) and TCO improvements

• Cost avoidance and variance vs. budget/standard

• Service and quality: OTIF, ppm/defects, corrective action closure time

• Contract coverage and policy compliance

• Innovation impact: time-to-market adherence, launch OTIF, supplier-enabled innovations, sustainable material adoption

What You’ll Need:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive procurement/strategic sourcing experience with direct ownership of ingredients, and packaging categories.

• Demonstrated mastery of supply chain planning fundamentals, purchasing contract management, best purchasing practices, SRM, TCO, cost modeling, and negotiations.

• Proven success leading teams and cross-functional initiatives (including Marketing, R&D, QA, Operations, Finance) in fast-paced environments.

• Advanced analytical and financial acumen; proficiency with Excel/Sheets and data visualization.

• ERP/MRP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor) and familiarity with e-sourcing tools.

• Onsite ability required; fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

• Occasional travel (5–10%) for supplier visits, plant audits, industry events, and cross-functional meetings.

Preferred:

• MBA or advanced degree in supply chain or related discipline.

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM.

• Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, foodservice/QSR environments.

• Working knowledge of quality and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF/BRC), labeling/claims, and sustainability frameworks relevant to packaging.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and category management

• Advanced negotiation and influence

• Supplier relationship management and governance

• Financial acumen and data-driven decision-making

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement

• Innovation mindset; ability to translate consumer/brand insights into sourcing strategies

• Project management and stage-gate commercialization support

• Risk management, problem solving, and resilience

• Operational excellence and process discipline

• Leadership and talent development

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.

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

What You’ll Do:

· Develop, execute, and manage weekly, monthly, and yearly production schedules in accordance with demand forecast.

· Ensure weekly requirements are clearly communicated on time in full to material planners and other relevant team members to efficiently deliver week + 1 plan.

· Track schedule adherence, analyze performance data, and identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and pinpoint areas for improvement.

· Navigate current and future capacity/supply/equipment constraints, including planned & unplanned downtime, affecting production by engaging stakeholders throughout the planning process and proactively lead the development of recovery plans.

· Schedule and manage finished goods inventory and advise on production volumes and timing based on customer demand, historic data, and sales forecasts.

· Ensure weekly production schedules achieve WIP and finished goods inventory targets and maximize the output of the company’s manufacturing resources.

· Resolve problems relating to shortages, variances, or other impediments to ensure smooth material flow through the plant.

· Review issues, constraints and actions relating to the weekly, monthly, and quarterly production schedules, consistent with the agreed supply policies.

· Evaluate the success of current schedules and processes, recommending and implementing improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.

· Engage in long-term production planning and portfolio scheduling to ensure demand forecasts can be met and that processes are efficient and feasible.

· Ensure all items and activities are accurately reflected in the supply planning system.

· Support required changes to seasonal inventory pre-builds, re-balancing of production, and production shift requirements.

· Facilitate the Demand Control Review meetings as a critical component of S&OP.

· Lead weekly sequencing review with Operations and Materials Schedulers respectively.

· Serve as a central point of contact, coordinating with various departments, including sales, manufacturing, logistics, and project management, to gather requirements and integrate their activities into the master schedule.

· Provide technical planning support to the plant scheduling and logistics associates.

· Partner with purchasing department to streamline processes and ensure all material and production schedule needs are met versus the demand forecast.

· Partner with inventory and warehouse manager to analyzes inventory trends and communicates issues with excess or shortages and address material nearing shelf life.

· Develop customized reports for stakeholders, providing clear, concise updates on schedule status, progress, and potential risks.

· Other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You’ll Need

· 3-5 years’ experience in production scheduling and planning.

· CPIM – Certificate in Planning and Inventory Management preferred.

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

· Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel.

· A metrics-driven mindset with analytical skills.

· Strong problems solving/critical thinking skills.

· Strong mathematical skills.

· Experience in a leadership or supervisor role.

· Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.

· Excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, organizational maturity, and interpersonal relation skills.

· Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities effectively.

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

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 shift for this position is Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-10:30pm with overtime or weekends as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) and basic repairs on production, packaging, and facility equipment.

• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on food processing and packaging equipment.

• Replace and adjust belts, bearings, seals, motors, and other basic mechanical components as directed.

• Follow all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HazCom), and Cal/OSHA requirements.

• Maintain accurate and timely maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage documentation.

• Clean, lubricate, and inspect machinery in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.

• Support production teams during line changeovers, startups, and equipment setups.

• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, or equipment malfunctions to supervision.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 0–2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.

• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and safe maintenance practices.

• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety guidelines.

• Basic computer literacy for completing work orders and maintenance logs.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced production setting.

• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders or stairs.

• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures (hot, cold, or wet conditions) and around food production equipment.

• 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 $22.00/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

What You’ll Do:

· Ensure weekly production schedules achieve inventory targets and maximize the output of the company’s manufacturing resources.

· Review production work orders for accuracy and completeness including variances.

· Accurately close/postproduction work orders using SAP

· Perform inventory balance calculations and inventory adjustments using SAP

· Prepare weekly adjustment reports.

· Collaborate and assist with inventory transaction analysis and corrections as needed.

· Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.

· Assist to resolve problems relating to shortages, variances, or other impediments to ensure smooth material flow through the plant.

· Participate in production planning meetings as needed to meet cost reduction, inventory accuracy and on time delivery goals.

· Special projects as needed.

· Other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You’ll Need:

· 2-3 years’ experience in production coordinating

· Track record of consistently arriving at work on time, responding well to management direction, and completing tasks on time.

· Reputation for volunteering readily, seeking increased responsibilities, asking for help when needed, displaying original thinking and creativity, and meeting challenges with resourcefulness.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

· Strong problems solving/critical thinking skills.

· Strong mathematical 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 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.

Pay Rate: $21.00-$23.00 per hour + overtime + benefits

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

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, test, and commercialize primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions that support new product launches, quality improvements, and value‑engineering initiatives.
• Build packaging specifications, drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy and manufacturing feasibility.
• Apply knowledge of materials such as film structures, pouches, trays, corrugate, and other food‑grade packaging formats relevant to refrigerated, frozen, and shelf‑stable applications.
• Partner closely with R&D, Operations, Procurement, Food Safety & Quality, Marketing, and external suppliers to bring packaging concepts from idea through commercialization.
• Proactively identify and test emerging materials that align with our mission to reduce our environmental footprint while maintaining food safety.
• Design and execute test plans using sound experimental methods to assess material performance, distribution durability, seal integrity, shelf life, and compatibility with processing equipment.
• Support packaging readiness during plant trials, production start‑ups, and ongoing operational needs.
• Troubleshoot packaging failures or process challenges, recommend solutions, and document learnings to enable continuous improvement.
• Evaluate cost‑savings and sustainability opportunities without compromising product safety or consumer experience.
• Stay curious and informed about industry trends, new materials, and emerging technologies relevant to food packaging.
• Build strong relationships with packaging suppliers to identify and assess new capabilities.
• Collaborate with our Global Mars Food and Nutrition colleagues on enterprise packaging initiatives and research.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• 2–5+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering or Packaging Development.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Working knowledge of packaging materials (films, laminations, plastics, corrugate, etc.) and how they interact with manufacturing equipment and food processing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, stay organized, and move work forward in a fast‑paced setting.
• A passion for the clean-eating/better-for-you space.
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality requirements as they relate to packaging (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP’s, etc.).
• Strong documentation and change-management skills, including specs, SOPs, and version control as the business scales.
• Strong understanding of how packaging decisions impact COGS, freight, sustainability goals, and operational efficiency.
• Hands‑on curiosity: you enjoy testing, experimenting, learning, and solving problems.
• Willingness to travel up to 20–30% for supplier visits, trials, and plant support.

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 - $110,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits 

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

What You’ll Do: 

·       Collaborate with Operations, Sanitation and leadership to drive ownership of food safety, quality, and culinary standards on the production floor

·       Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and culinary standards are integrated into the entire production process

·       Develop, recommend and monitor corrective actions when deficiencies in food safety or quality are identified

·       Supervise and mentor the Q&FS teams and beyond through training, coaching and performance management

·       Provide ongoing support for hourly team members across facilities

·       Implement food safety, quality assurance and culinary programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and finished product standards

·       Plan, conduct and monitor inspections and testing of materials and products to ensure safety and culinary quality

·       Generate reports describing activities, trends and expenditures; communicate findings and action plan to necessary/appropriate parties; to include lab data technical analysis

·       Ensure adherence to quality programs, including HACCP and GMPs

·       Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the food safety culture and reduce risk across facilities

·       Develop and execute training programs to support the company’s food safety, quality and culinary objectives

·       Ensure the prompt and accurate implementation of new regulations at facilities and with suppliers

·       Represent the Q&FS team on cross-functional teams and collaborate on company-wide initiatives

·       Other duties as assigned

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What You’ll Need:  

·       Passion for delivering safe, quality and delicious food to the consumer.

·      At least 3-4 years experience in a management role (w/ direct reports) in a commercial food environment (food manufacturing, or multi-unit food operator, or similar) 

·      Quality Assurance or Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing plant strongly desired

·      Restaurant cooking experience strongly desired

·      USDA experience a plus

·       Knowledge of food safety principes, including HACCP, GMPs and the willingness to learn more

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and SAP.

·      Self-motivated with proven leadership skills.  

·      Thrive in a start-up environment. 

·      Bilingual - English/Spanish is a plus.  

·      Must be able to work in a team environment.  

·      Must have a positive attitude.  

·      Must have good written and oral communication skills.  

·      Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.  

·      Flexible availability: we work night and weekend shifts.

·      Lifting of up to 50 pounds

·      Comfortable working in envinonments with varying temperatures

·      Ability to handle chemicals and solvents according to MSDS guidelines

·       Degree is strongly desired

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-$105,000.00 annually + benefits + bonus

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 shift for this position is Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm with overtime as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) and basic repairs on production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on food processing and packaging equipment.
• Replace and adjust belts, bearings, seals, motors, and other basic mechanical components as directed.
• Follow all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HazCom), and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage documentation.
• Clean, lubricate, and inspect machinery in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support production teams during line changeovers, startups, and equipment setups.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, or equipment malfunctions to supervision.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and safe maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Basic computer literacy for completing work orders and maintenance logs.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced production setting.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders or stairs.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures (hot, cold, or wet conditions) and around food production equipment.
• 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 $22.00/hour - $26.00/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

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the company’s financial planning processes including hands on ownership of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, long-range plans, and periodic latest estimates. Ensure assumptions are clear, data-driven, and aligned with corporate strategy.
• Deliver executive-level reporting and insights that explain business performance, highlight risks and opportunities, and influence strategic decision-making.
• Partner with the executive leadership team to evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and key strategic decisions, providing scenario modeling and financial recommendations.
• Oversee and enhance financial models to improve forecasting accuracy, business visibility, and strategic alignment.
• Lead the FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide coaching and development opportunities to build organizational capability.
• Ensure collaboration with Accounting,Operations Finance, and cross-functional partners to maintain accuracy in financial reporting, manage spending, and support operational decision-making.
• Own the relationship with the Mars FP&A team, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, and effectively communicating business drivers, assumptions, and performance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress against goals and provide actionable insights to business leaders.
• Drive process improvement and standardization across financial planning and analysis to enhance efficiency, scalability, and transparency.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while balancing investments in growth and innovation.
• Act as a strategic advisor to department heads by offering financial insights and scenario planning.
• Support the CFO with ad-hoc analysis and projects related to the FP&A function.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA, CMA, or CFA) preferred.
• 10-15 years of direct experience in FP&A, with a strong focus on budgeting and forecasting.
• Prior experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) or food industry highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and GAAP.
• Experience with SAP ERP system is highly preferred
• Proven experience as a strategic thinker with the ability to connect financial outcomes with business objectives
• Proficiency in financial reporting and advanced excel skills
• Highly self-motivated and accountable workstyle, with internal sense of urgency, adesire for efficiency, and ability to execute hands on deliverables.
• Onsite highly preferred; remote with frequent travel will be considered.

Salary Range: $175,000.00 -$215,000.00 + benefits + bonus

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.

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