Director of Innovation Strategy

Job overview

The Director of Innovation Strategy role is hybrid in Walnut Creek, CA, with four office days each week and Fridays flexible for office or home; the stated salary range is $215,000–$240,000 per year. Kinder’s develops and sells food products nationwide, and this role supports its Innovation team and growth strategy.

What you'll do

• Lead the evolution of the long-term innovation plan
• map markets, categories, consumer needs, and competitive activity
• partner across functions to assess capabilities and investments
• develop business cases
• prioritize opportunities and facilitate portfolio decisions
• maintain an integrated view of initiatives, milestones, dependencies, and risks
• and improve innovation tools and planning practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of innovation strategy

walnut creek ca

kinder's

hybrid

$215k–$240k/year

innovation strategy

portfolio prioritization

consumer insights

market analysis

cross-functional leadership

food products

four office days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include paid time off, 401(k), bonus or incentive eligibility, equity grants, health benefits, and parental leave, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Reports to the VP of Innovation. The role calls for 10+ years of relevant strategy experience; CPG or food industry experience is a plus but not required. Benefits may include paid time off, 401(k), bonus or incentive eligibility, equity grants, health benefits, and parental leave, subject to eligibility.

About the employer

Kinder's is hiring for this role. Industry: Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing. Sector: 31.