Quality Manager

Join us as a Quality Manager, it’s more than just a job title. It’s the heart of what we do. You will manage Quality within the Kellogg’s Pilot Plant. We drive for results by ensuring the delivery of required standards of quality and food safety, according to Kellogg policies, procedures, and practices. You will be directly involved with the manufacturing team, the plant quality & sanitation departments, plant leadership, and plant employees. With your owner’s mindset in Quality, we will be able to work together to ensure the best actions with the best results. Bonus points if you have SQF Practitioner Certification and/or PCQI Certification. Relocation available.

What is 1”x1” and first produced in 1921? Cheez-It, the #1 cracker! Be part of something great by joining our Kansas City facility where we produce over 137 million pounds of Cheez-Its a year. Our employees at the Kansas City bakery have a high level of pride, and they should! They have been producing great food since 1949! Are you ready to hear about our Square Roots?

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Quality Leader – You will be leading quality and food safety programs for some of our well-loved brands. You will ensure that the plant meets all required quality & food safety laws, regulations, and corporate policies. You will have a focus on continuous improvement and drive a high degree of operational management and execution for all our products.

Plant Partnerships – You will partner closely with the QFS Coach and the other Business Unit QFS Managers for program implementations and best practices. Just as important is your collaboration with the Business Unit leadership team and other plant employees by ensuring compliance and identifying quality & food safety risks.

People Management – You will be leading a team of leaders and technicians that will have responsibilities around quality and food safety in a 24/7 operation. We want you to use your people leadership and influential skills to develop, inspire, and energize your team towards a high standard of performance and self-accountability.

Audits – You’ll take particular care in maintaining high standards, internally and externally. You will be participating, as well as leading, the coordination, preparation, and corrective action management for yearly internal and third-party audits.

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  YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
• High School Diploma/ GED with 5 or more years related work experience in quality, food safety, or continuous improvement role
• Frequently demonstrated quality & food safety experience in a large manufacturing environment
• HACCP certified
• Strong auditing and assessment skills
• Strong technical and software knowledge
• People and process leadership/management experience

WHAT’S NEXT
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

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

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics, “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

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.

Kellogg Company 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.

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 the future of food,

Kellogg Recruitment