Quality and Food Safety Compliance to Design Manager

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 120 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Quality and food safety start well before ingredients and materials reach our manufacturing sites. As the Quality and Food Safety Compliance to Design Manager, you’ll help ensure the materials behind our foods consistently meet the standards our products and processes depend on. You’ll work across suppliers, manufacturing sites, and corporate teams to turn quality and food safety expectations into practical solutions, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen how we manage materials across the supply chain. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, problem solving, and cross-functional influence to make an impact across the WK Kellogg network.

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

- Approve ingredients and suppliers while maintaining documentation that defines requirements for materials used across manufacturing sites and innovation facilities.
- Complete and maintain supplier verification documentation for materials used in the manufacturing of WK Kellogg products.
- Assess supplier and material capabilities to ensure starting materials consistently deliver critical quality and food safety attributes needed by manufacturing processes.
- Partner with Procurement, Research & Development, Plant Food Technologists, Corporate Quality and Food Safety teams, and suppliers to address quality and food safety needs across the supply chain.
- Monitor quality and food safety trends across multiple material categories and help develop ingredient standards and supply chain solutions.
- Lead change and continuous improvement activities across starting-material supplier networks, including responses to supplier complaints and facility audit findings.
- Provide guidance to Quality and Food Safety auditing resources to support effective on-site supplier assessments.
- Use WK Kellogg Integrated Work System (KIWS) tools to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of manufacturing processes and quality programs.
- Train key resources across the organization on processes and requirements that support the team’s quality and food safety objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

- Experience working with quality and food safety systems, supplier compliance, or material quality within food manufacturing, food development, or a related environment.
- Working knowledge of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and requirements related to the management of suppliers and materials used in food products.
- Ability to operate and navigate SAP or similar enterprise systems to manage material information across the supply chain.
- Ability to learn and evaluate manufacturing processes and assess their capability to deliver critical-to-quality attributes.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to use problem-solving tools, interpret data, identify trends, and assess product and process capability.
- Ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources and collaborate effectively with suppliers, plant teams, and cross-functional partners.
- Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to translate technical quality and food safety requirements into clear actions.
- Ability to become Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) qualified.

Preferred Requirements:

- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
- 5+ years of experience in the food manufacturing or food development industry.
- Experience working across manufacturing plants, suppliers, Research & Development, Procurement, and Quality and Food Safety organizations.
- Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies and tools to improve processes and supplier performance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Works across both corporate and manufacturing environments, with regular interaction with suppliers, WK Kellogg manufacturing plants, Research & Development, Procurement, Plant Food Technologists, and Corporate Quality and Food Safety partners.
- Requires the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across different functions, locations, and external supplier organizations.

WORK SCHEDULE

- Primarily Monday through Friday, with flexibility to support supplier activities, audits, manufacturing needs, and other business priorities.
- Travel of approximately 25% to 50% is required, including visits to WK Kellogg manufacturing plants and supplier sites.

Salary Range: $114,480 – 143,100

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 paid sick time)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 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 .

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

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email [email protected].

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment

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. 
 
This position uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applications. 
 
This job posting is for a current vacancy.