Title:  Manager, Quality & Food Safety

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 119 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.

Do you have a passion for ensuring that all products created in a manufacturing facility meet quality, food safety, customer, federal and state compliance?  If so, come join us as our Manager of Quality and Food Safety in our Lancaster, PA Ready-to-Eat-Cereal Plant.  In this role, you will drive for results by ensuring the delivery of required standards of quality and food safety, according to our company’s top-notch policies, procedures and practices. You will be directly involved with the operations team, plant leadership and plant employees. Showing us your owner’s mindset, we will work together to ensure the best actions with the best results.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Plant Director
• Mange’s 2 Direct Reports(total team of  8)
• Collaboration with Internal and External Partners

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Driving Food Safety – Lead quality and food safety programs for some of our well-loved cereal brands. You’ll assure the success of HACCP, Food Defense, Environmental Monitoring, Internal Audits and RCA/CAPA. You will enable the plant to meet all required quality and food safety laws, regulations and corporate policies. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll drive a high degree of operational management and execution for all our products.
• Overseeing Sanitation Excellence – Guiding all aspects of plant sanitation. This includes the strategic planning of sanitation schedules, continuous improvement in cleaning processes, and detailed tracking and documentation of sanitation activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Managing Product Quality and Image – Champion a culture of quality assurance from production to the consumer. Your responsibilities will include protecting the product image, conducting consumer complaint and defect tracking, and implementing action plans for improving overall product quality.
• Managing People – Develop, inspire and energize key plant partners towards a high standard of performance and self-accountability. You’ll use your people leadership and influential skills every day.
• Assuring Successful Audits – Take particular care in maintaining high standards, internally and externally. You will participate in as well as lead the coordination, preparation and corrective action management of yearly internal and third-party audits. With a passion for precision, you’ll help our plant lead the way in quality and food safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or other relevant degree and substantial experience in quality & food safety or High School Diploma/ GED with 3 or more years related work experience in quality, food safety, or continuous improvement role required.
• Frequently demonstrated quality and food safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HACCP certified.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable regulations, GMP and food safety standards in accordance with the FDA, USDA, CFIA, etc.
• Strong auditing and assessment skills.
• Strong technical and software knowledge.
• People and process management experience.

Compensation Insights:

Base Salary Range

$132,960.00 - $174,510.00

Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

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.

Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions.

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 TalentAssist@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