Join Our Team as a Lead Data Scientist

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and progressive team of IT professionals? Join Kellanova as a Lead Data Scientist and become a critical team member of data scientists unveiling actionable insights to drive business value. This hybrid role can be based in Battle Creek, MI, or Chicago/Naperville, IL.

About Kellanova's North America (KNA) IT Data and Analytics Team

At Kellanova, our IT Data and Analytics team is dedicated to agility, growth, and innovation. We aim to enhance decision-making capabilities to maximize growth potential for our trusted food brands.

A Glimpse of What You’ll Be Doing

Advance Business Decision-Making

• Improve business decision-making by enhancing existing predictive models in commercial and supply chain areas.
• Leverage technical expertise to propose and experiment with innovative initiatives.
• Play a key role in data science, applying pre-and post-modeling techniques effectively and employing experimental design to impact critical business decisions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with business experts to conduct model pilots using diverse datasets and validate findings iteratively with stakeholders.
• Develop advanced modeling methods and articulate rationales, even when challenging existing beliefs.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze noisy datasets to identify meaningful patterns by leveraging both internal and external data sources.
• Communicate insights promptly to stakeholders, particularly when integrating new data collection processes for project timelines.

Training and Mentorship

• Design and deliver end-user training for developed models or tools.
• Provide guidance and problem-solving assistance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience in one or more programming/query languages (Python, R, SQL).
• Proven commercial experience in applying machine learning techniques and statistical modeling.
• Effective communication skills, showcasing the ability to articulate complex concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Project management experience.

What’s Next

After applying, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take a few weeks to get back to you via email or phone. Visit our page for insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

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If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer the support you need throughout your life events, big or small. Visit our and be sure to ask your recruiter for more specifics.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, and Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging, where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents, and ideas at work.

The best brands. The best people. The best you.

Travel and Equal Opportunity Information

Estimated travel: 10%, but may vary depending on location of residency.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment with a seat for everyone at the table, embracing diverse talents. All qualified applicants will receive