Careers - Kevin's Natural Foods

Schedule: Monday – Friday 10:00PM-6:30AM. Will be working at least every other weekend.

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin’s Natural Foods standards. The QC technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards.The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the administration of Quality Assurance functions as they relate to raw material and finished product testing to achieve customer product specifications and to adhere to all SOP and SSOP as per the Kevin’s Natural Foods standards. The QC technicians follow through on set processes such as good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for monitoring, and programing critical control points (CCP), product food safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for performing sanitation verification and allergen testing on equipment and other areas required.
• Responsible for the correct recording and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.
• Ensures the correct recipe guidelines for products are met during processing.
• Work closely with production staff to maintain and education in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP’s, and other food safety guidelines.
• Responsible to issue disciplinary action when directed.
• Collect product samples for product development, lab retains, and the laboratory when directed.
• Perform inspections on products, equipment, and machinery.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by QA Management.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a food processing environment.
• 2+ years’ experience in a meat or poultry processing environment preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or food science. (
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, allergens, and food defense
• HACCP Certification.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Flexibility and ability to work mandatory overtime and weekends as needed.

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.

Pay Rate is $20.00-$24.50/hour 

Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

This is in a hybrid position in Stockton, CA. 

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise the G/L Staff and Senior Accountants, while also developing them in their accounting knowledge and capability for growth.
• Prepare and record journal entries as needed to support the team.
• Review and post team members journal entries.
• Assist with daily cash flow management.
• Assist with the maintenance of assigned periodic general ledger reconciliations.
• Review the G/L Accountants periodic general ledger reconciliations, with thorough analysis for completeness and accuracy, as well as appropriate support inclusion and compliance with best practices.
• Monitor that all accounting policies and procedures are followed to ensure financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP accounting principles as well as parent company financial manuals.
• Conduct analysis of periodic and aged activity in assigned accounts.
• Maintain chart of accounts.
• Prepare, maintain, and review periodically the departments SOPs and desk procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist with implementation of new control requirements as assigned by the parent company.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements and other reporting required by our parent company.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statement commentary and detailed explanations of variance analysis.
• Review required regulatory reporting and internal reports.
• Prepare/Review third party PBC (“provided by client”) schedules for audits. Work with internal KNF teams to support the overall business as well as helping them manage their expenses on a periodic basis.
• Prepare, review or approve AP payment requests as needed.
• Prepare/Review support to provide to the appropriate parent company teams to file government compliance reports, CAT, use and excise tax filings.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 7 years’ accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• CPA preferred.
• Have a strong knowledge of GAAP basis accounting.
• Advanced understanding of Excel formulas (i.e. V or X-Lookups, If statements, Pivot Tables); SAP a plus.
• Prepare, review, and record a high number of journal entries.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to complete a high volume of work within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to apply tact and diplomacy.
• Grocery or food manufacturing experience a plus.
• Eagerness to grow and learn daily.
• Excellent organizational and time management 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 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.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

What You’ll Do:

• Act as the primary financial liaison to Operations leadership, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance for decision-making, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• In collaboration with Operations Leadership and the FP&A team, own operating expense planning and forecasting for all operations functions
• Drive variance analysis (materials, labor, overhead) and root cause identification for performance improvements.
• Lead preparation of financial insights for operations performance reviews, post-implementation/post-launch reviews, S&OP processes, annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts.
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost-of-goods-sold reporting across all plants and warehouses.
• Collaborate with Innovation team on new product profitability modelling and FP&A team on ongoing margin reporting and analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of inventory and production-related financials.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting leadership to maintain strong fiduciary controls and cash management practices
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with plant leaders, controller and accounting teams to uphold corporate accounting standards.
• Directly manage a Cost Accountant and support their professional growth.
• Develop and execute a roadmap for building an operations finance team aligned with company growth.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• 10-15 years of experience in Operations Finance, ideally within a food manufacturing environment with internal production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred).
• Extensive previous exposure to cost accounting, plant financials, and supply chain operations
• Proficient in ERP systems (ideally SAP)
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting tools, and corporate performance management systems.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical 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 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 minutes.

With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Target, Albertsons, Kroger, HEB, Publix and many more. 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.

Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

Salary Range is $160K-$210K + Bonus

Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

https://www.e-verify.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.

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.

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.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf