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KIND

KIND

www.kindsnacks.com

5 Jobs

851 Employees

About the Company

KIND is more than just a brand of whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce(r)--it is also a movement and way of being. At KIND, we aim to make the world a bit kinder through all that we do and how we do it--from the products we create to the way we work, live and give back. And that may be why nutritionists, foodies and social leaders alike all agree that KIND is the best snack around! We're looking for passionate, conscious collaborators to help us meet our goals: to inspire kindness, with one tasty snack (and good act) at a time. If that's you, check out our open positions: https://boards.greenhouse.io/kindsnacks

Listed Jobs

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Company Name
KIND
Job Title
SR. ASSOCIATE BRAND MANAGER, INNOVATION
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Associate Brand Manager, Innovation Role Summary: Drive consumer‑centric innovation across the KIND portfolio, advancing new product concepts from ideation through commercialization, and supporting strategic planning and launch execution. Expectations: Demonstrate leadership, self‑stimulation, and collaborative influence; inspire cross‑functional teams; maintain strong analytical and communication skills; pursue continuous learning in snacking innovation. Key Responsibilities: - Develop compelling consumer propositions aligned with KIND’s right‑to‑win and DVF criteria. - Manage stage‑gate process for new items, ensuring timely progression to launch. - Conduct market research, consumer insights analysis, and category/competitive audits to spot growth opportunities. - Produce launch forecasts using market and historical data; update forecasts in partnership with trade marketing. - Contribute to monthly innovation sufficiency, annual growth plan, and AOP. - Partner with Consumer Insights, NPD, Operations, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Packaging, Design, and Branded Content teams to execute projects. - Craft and communicate innovative selling stories to trade and demand planning. - Monitor emerging trends, channel dynamics, and competitive moves, translating data into actionable recommendations. Required Skills: - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Strong analytical and quantitative research abilities. - Proven cross‑functional collaboration and influence without direct authority. - Project management, prioritization, and time‑management proficiency. - Creative problem‑solving mindset. - Proficiency with market research tools and forecasting models. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field. - 2–4 years of brand marketing or related experience. - Prior experience in product innovation highly preferred.
New york, United states
On site
25-11-2025
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Company Name
KIND
Job Title
Food Scientist - R&D
Job Description
**Job title:** Food Scientist – R&D **Role Summary:** Lead development, scale‑up, and optimization of healthy snack products for a North American portfolio. Drive product innovation, renovation, and quality improvement projects from concept through plant implementation, coordinating cross‑functional teams and ensuring regulatory compliance. **Expactations:** - Execute time‑sensitive development programs, including new lines, alternate line qualifications, and supplier/ingredient qualification. - Deliver technical expertise and best‑practice knowledge to internal stakeholders. - Travel up to 35 %. **Key Responsibilities:** - Prototype, formulate, pilot production, and scale‑up product innovations and renovations. - Serve as technical lead within Product Development, collaborating with project managers and cross‑functional partners following stage‑gate methodology. - Provide technical support for manufacturing commissioning and quality assurance. - Conduct trials, collect and analyze data, and develop action plans, risk assessments, and contingency measures. - Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and legal requirements. - Build and maintain a community of technical expertise and best practices. **Required Skills:** - Expertise in ingredient functionality, material selection, and formulation. - Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities. - Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels and collaborate cross‑functionally. - Familiarity with Marketing, Market Research, Legal/Regulatory, QA, and Manufacturing activities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - BS or MS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field. - 4–6 years of relevant concept‑to‑launch experience in a corporate R&D environment, including formulation, start‑up, and continuous improvement projects.
New york, United states
On site
Junior
31-12-2025
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Company Name
KIND
Job Title
Project Manager - CVS Implementation
Job Description
**Job Title:** Project Manager – CVS Implementation **Role Summary:** Lead and coordinate cross‑functional commissioning, qualification, and validation (CVS/CQV) activities for new systems, equipment, and process installations across multiple product units, ensuring alignment with project scope, regulatory standards, and site readiness plans. **Expectations:** - Deliver all CVS milestones on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. - Demonstrate proactive risk management and continuous improvement of commissioning processes. - Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders and facilitate teamwork across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain. **Key Responsibilities:** - Plan, monitor, and execute CVS activities (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, change control, final sign‑offs). - Develop and manage CVS protocols, validation plans, and reports according to applicable standards. - Facilitate de‑risking workshops, identify and mitigate project risks, and drive corrective actions. - Track progress, manage scope changes, and report status to site leadership and stakeholders. - Coordinate resources, support workstreams, and ensure safe, efficient start‑ups of new equipment and processes. - Align commissioning goals with site readiness functional plans and minimize operational disruption. - Foster collaboration with external vendors and internal teams to meet quality and safety objectives. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience leading commissioning, qualification, and validation in a regulated manufacturing environment. - Strong knowledge of FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, change control, and risk‑based validation methodologies. - Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Excel, PowerPoint). - Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to influence cross‑functional teams. - Capacity to travel up to 40 % for project execution. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field. - 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or project management with direct exposure to CQV/CVS or capital project implementation. - (Preferred) PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent project management certification. ---
Salt lake city, United states
On site
31-12-2025
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Company Name
KIND
Job Title
Senior Sales Analyst, Kroger
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Sales Analyst – Kroger Role Summary: Provide analytical support, data analysis, and trade management for KIND’s relationship with Kroger, delivering insights for sales planning, forecasting, and promotional optimization. Expectations: - Serve as a trusted analytical contact for cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders. - Deliver clear, insight‑driven recommendations that influence strategy and sales outcomes. - Manage multiple work streams, maintain high accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze volume, trade spend, and forecast accuracy using 84.51° data and Kroger reports. - Support promotion planning, execution, and post‑event analysis (price reductions, displays, ROI). - Enter and maintain sales plans, trade systems (TradePro, Anaplan), and promotional data. - Build and present dashboards, reports, and presentations for internal leadership and Kroger meetings. - Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Category, adapting communication for various audiences. - Conduct ad‑hoc sales and analytical tasks as required. Required Skills: - 3–5 years of CPG analytics or category experience, with direct Kroger experience highly preferred. - Proficiency with 84.51°, syndicated data, and trade promotion management tools. - Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, financial models) and PowerPoint. - Strong analytical and financial acumen – margins, retail math, velocity, forecasting, promo ROI. - Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate data into actionable insights. - Collaborative, organized, and proactive in relationship building. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience). - No specific certifications required; advanced knowledge of trade promotion, analytics, or CPG supply chain preferred.
Cincinnati, United states
Remote
Senior
13-01-2026