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Kellanova Quality and Food Safety Director in Jackson, Tennessee
Join Kellanova as the Quality and Food Safety Director for our Jackson, TN facility. In this role you will lead and oversee all aspects of quality assurance and food safety programs across the facility. Use your knowledge in quality and food safety systems to enable capability building, drive decision making and provide leadership to the site. As part of the site leadership team, you will drive strategic initiatives aimed at increasing food safety and quality at all levels of our operations.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
Leadership – Lead the site and your QFS team in all aspects of quality and food safety from the strategic direction setting to the every day details.
Quality Assurance and Food Safety Programs – Develop, maintain, and implement quality assurance programs. Oversee all food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, FSQF, and others.
Audit Prep and Regulatory Compliance – Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety regulations and standards including FDA, USDA and internal regulations. Lead internal and external auditing activities and preparations.
Strategic Initiatives and Continuous Improvement – Drive continuous improvement initiatives from the top down to enhance food safety and quality.
We’re Looking for Someone With
Bachelor’s degree in a QFS or related discipline
Extensive knowledge of applicable regulations such as GMP and Food safety standards in accordance with the FDA
Strong auditing and assessment skills
People and process leadership experience
PCQI and/or HAACP certification
What’s Next
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email usa.recruitment@kellanova.com
If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.
Get to Know Us
At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture 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 to work.
Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.
You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.
Let's shape the future of snacking.
Kellanova 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 more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .