Title:  Sr Director, Food Safety, Regulatory, & Auditing

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 118 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

The Senior Director, Food Safety, Regulatory & Auditing Lead will support the WK Kellogg Co. in all matters related to Regulatory, Food Safety efforts. We are seeking a passionate leader who is excited about embarking on a journey with a growing organization. This person will have responsibility of Audit for the organization managing both an internal and external auditor focused on audits for our internal and external manufacturers. This person will also be the critical point of contact when it relates to engaging with our external regulatory agencies.

This person sits on the WK Kellogg Co. Quality leadership team as well as leads the Incident Management Team.

This role reports to:

Vice President, Quality & Food Safety

Direct Reports:

• Food Safety Scientist – Micro subject matter expert, standards setting, and capability building.
• Sr. Lead Auditor – QFS auditing of internal manufacturing facilities, Contract Manufacturers, Co-packers, and Suppliers.
• Data Analyst – QFS Data trending and reporting.
• Premiums, Licensing & Customer Quality – Premium food safety, oversight of Licensing food safe execution.

This is a Hybrid role that requires the incumbent to live within sixty miles of the Battle Creek, Michigan Headquarter Office. This incumbent must have the ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position. Must be able to use effective verbal and written communication skills on a daily basis. Must have the ability to work in conditions that include multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, extended work schedules, and specific time constraints. Ability to lead, align, manage, resolve conflict, and work in an ever-changing environment. Travel up to 50% to other WK Kellogg Co sites and meeting locations.

THE PERSON - Core Competencies

Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities translating them into breakthrough strategies.

• Leverages the organization’s key differentiators to develop a viable long-term strategy.
• Explores future scenarios and possibilities to help the organization respond to change and shape the future.
• Revisits and updates business strategies in repose to evolving market dynamics and organization needs.
• Develops and integrates organization strategies to achieve and sustain competitive advantage.

Drives Results:  Pushes others to achieve results.

• Leads others to persist despite setbacks or obstacles.
• Fosters a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
• Drives a track record of success for the team.
• Holds Kellogg Company’s best interests at heart, aligning strategies around WK Kellogg Co Values.

Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling recent problems.

• Ensures that the organization has the means to systematically gather and apply Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and lessons learned.
• Possesses Experiential Food Safety expertise and basic Microbiological knowledge.
• Models the value of exploration and learning.
• Creates a culture where experimentation to find fresh solutions is valued.
• Fosters an organizational environment that encourages and rewards learning.

Develops Talent: Creates a culture that emphasized ongoing learning and development and reinforces its value to the organization.

• Coaches and mentors’ key talent.
• Sponsors organization-wide initiatives to ensure leadership excellence and ready talent.
• Champions organizational efforts that support the development of all employees.
• Builds effective high performing teams.

Drives Engagement: Considers industry and market trends when making decisions.

• Identifies which efforts will have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
• Balances strategic concerns with day-to-day activities.
• Considers future possibilities and scenarios that may affect the team/organization.
• Able to interact and engage with Industry Groups, Regulatory Agencies, and Academia.

 Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science preferred; 8-10 years relevant experience required.
• Food Manufacturing Experience.
• Regulatory and Food Safety Expert.
• Microbiological and Pathogen knowledge.
• Lead, grow and develop an organization.
• Effectively communicate and interact with Regulatory.
• Ability to Lead multifunctional teams to achieve targeted successful execution of expectations.
• Able to communicate & educate technical information to non-technical audience.
• Able to present difficult messaging to Sr. Leadership.
• Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, with external suppliers, and with regulatory inquiries.
• Able to train & educate large groups as well as designated trainers.
• Able to lead Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Possesses manufacturing experience.
• Can engage and educate plant personnel to foster a Food Safety Culture.

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Our benefit offerings include:

• Healthcare coverage, including vision and dental.
• Savings and Investments contributions and match
• Paid Time Off
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com. 

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email Recruitment@wkkellogg.com

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For US applicants:

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment