Careers - Kevin's Natural Foods

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and manage replenishment plans aligned with customer demand and internal sales forecasts. Utilize customer-specific replenishment systems to optimize inventory and ensure timely product availability.
• Develop and implement analytics and reporting to measure and improve service levels, ensuring excellence in metrics like OTIF, customer satisfaction, and product availability.
• Deliver in-depth analysis and reports that support customer team objectives around growth, service, and operational excellence
• Act as a proactive contact for sales teams to address service needs, forecast adjustments, and inventory inquiries.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance customer interactions and overall service levels.
• Develop plans for managing inventory flow and service levels, identifying potential risks and proactively resolving issues to support excellent customer experience.
• Support the setup and execution of new items and displays, ensuring alignment between replenishment needs and sales strategies.
• Oversee purchase orders and manage core KPIs such as upstream inventory levels, service level, on-time delivery, and aged inventory.
• Support store-level, sales-based forecasting using a variety of forecasting tools and systems.
• Develop and execute scenario planning for events, identifying potential stock and service risks based on inventory flow, supplier capabilities, and merchandising plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure strong business relationships with customers
• Be the central point of contact for all cross-functional teams concerning customer demand needs
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in areas such as production scheduling, inventory control, transportation, or supply/operations planning.
• Strong ability to build effective relationships both within the company and with external customers.
• High level of detail orientation, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in delivering clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Technical proficiency with SAP and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel skillset
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on effective process management and 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 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.

What You’ll Do:

· Research accounts receivable deductions for accuracy and adherence to customer agreements.

· Perform accounts receivable collection activities, including submitting disputes via customer portals and following up on past due invoices.

· Prepare and maintain deposit support packages

· Apply company credit limit policy to existing and new customer accounts.

· Check credit references as needed.

· Respond to client inquiries via customer portals, phone and email regarding account or billing issues.

· Auditing clients’ accounts to ensure accuracy of their invoices.

· Other duties as assigned and necessary.

What You’ll Need:

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounts receivable or a collections role.

· High School Diploma required, Bachelors Degree preferred.

· Microsoft XP, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, computer data processing and reporting, typing 40+ wpm.

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong attention to detail and high accuracy level.

· Computer proficiency on MS Office products and ERP/FreshByte a plus.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to apply tact and diplomacy.

· Strong motivation and team orientation.

· Grocery or food manufacturing experience a 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.

What You’ll Do:   

• Provides performance data for selected machines and communicates action plans and completed work effectively. 

• Facilitates and owns the Line Loss Analysis.  Gather, interpret, and report data on problem issues.  Maintain trend analysis.  

• Leads root cause problem solving efforts on losses for the line/department. Uses appropriate problem-solving tools (basic and advanced) as needed. 

• Collaborates with line associates and technical group on improvement recommendations. 

• Provides regular, ongoing communication with line associates and line managers on status of identified losses and improvement activities. 

• Participate and implement continuous improvement programs to improve quality, lead-time, and reduce costs.  

• Participate in continuous improvement programs and activities, develop, and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality or service.  

• Extensive experience in Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations and issues.  

• Other duties as assigned or necessary.  

What You’ll Need:   

Minimum:   

• Associate degree in engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study with at least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment 

OR  

• 4 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably at a CPG company. 

Preferred:   

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply, Business, or technical field of study 

• Demonstrated excellent mechanical/technical aptitude. 

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Clear ability to relate to and motivate people. 

• Certified Trainer: Demonstrated capability to effectively train associates. 

• Provides clear effective coaching and feedback: process & performance. 

• Proficient in MS Office and SAP  

Competencies:

• Problem Solving  

• Conflict Management  

• Customer Focus  

• Standing Alone  

• Integrity and Trust  

• Dealing with Ambiguity  

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.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. 

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs tailored to Kevin's Natural Foods' specific needs and industry standards. 

• Install and maintain safety devices and protective equipment, ensuring proper use by employees. 

• Provide safety orientation for new hires and ongoing safety training for all staff, including management. 

• Investigate workplace accidents and incidents, determining root causes and developing corrective action plans. 

• Compile and analyze safety data, preparing statistical reports to identify patterns and recommend adjustments to safety protocols. 

• Liaise with external safety consultants and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with the latest safety standards. 

• Coordinate emergency procedures, including evacuation drills, and maintain schedules for regular inspections. 

• Maintain detailed safety records, including incident reports, training sessions, and corrective actions taken. 

• Develop and contribute to safety incentive programs aimed at promoting a culture of safety within the company. 

• Assist in the development and management of the safety budget.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary. 

What You’ll Need:  

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a safety role, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment. 

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and influence others. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. 

• Experience in food production or CPG is highly 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 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. 

What You’ll Do:  

• Manage the development and implementation of innovation strategies that feed into long-range and annual plans for assigned categories, aligning with overall enterprise goals. 

• Lead the development and execution of product and packaging innovation initiatives, including concept development, category and competitive assessments, feasibility, product and packaging exploration, consumer and sensory validation, size of prize assessment, customer sell-in, and tracking of in-market performance. 

• Identify growth opportunities by leveraging syndicated research, trend data, primary market research, and competitive intelligence. 

• Develop meaningful consumer concepts and positioning for innovation ideas that add value in the category and effectively communicate product benefits to consumers. 

• Collaborate with finance partners to develop Innovation product P&Ls and pricing strategies that meet brand objectives. 

• Act as the project lead and a liaison with other cross-functional partners to ensure that the innovation initiatives progress toward launch and receive the necessary resources and support. 

• Work collaboratively with consumer insights, R&D, and culinary teams to identify and build exploration areas, build research and development plans, and solve business challenges.  

• Partner closely with sales and marketing teams to understand and integrate customer strategies into the innovation pipeline.   

• Other duties as assigned and necessary. 

What You’ll Need:  

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred. 

• 5+ years of product innovation or marketing, preferably in the CPG and/or Food industry. 

• Strong analytical & research skills with the ability to interpret data to make recommendations and informed decisions. 

• Ability to translate consumer and market insights into brand and innovation strategies. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams. 

• Naturally curious about new products and new consumer behaviors  

• Passion for health and wellness and a deep understanding of consumer behavior in this space.  

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.