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.
The
Director of Quality Food Safety (QFS) Business Partner – External Plant Network provides active leadership and sets priorities for quality, food safety and sanitation programs for the WK Kellogg Co RTEC External Network. Directs and coordinates plant quality, food safety, and sanitation personnel that enable the effective execution of innovation, policies, and standards through the delivery of tools, technical competency and capability building across all External Network plants, Co-Mans & Co-Packers. Enables delivery of Business growth plans.
Ensures the investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for serious and escalated issues. Responsible for functional development of direct reports.
Is a member of WK Kellogg Co QFS Leadership team.
Dimensions
- Manages travel budget
- Manages 4 Direct reports
- Ensures KIWS (Kellogg Integrated Work Systems) as the way of working
- Ensures robust capability building to enable effective coaching and development with RTEC External Network plants
- Balances plant assignment workloads and prioritizing teams to assist in plant problem solving
Here's What You'll Be Doing
- Provides support to establish and effectively implement the Kellogg Integrated Work System (KIWS) and works effectively to ensure alignment of standards and approach. Responsible for building essential quality management skills, experience, and leadership both within assigned direct and indirect teams.
- Provides technical guidance and interprets application of WK Kellogg global policies to develop and implement site specific quality and food safety procedures that meet regulatory and WK Kellogg expectations.
- Manages the on-site plant support of quality innovation and quality improvement initiatives with R&D leads to assure adherence against compliance to design standards. Supports execution of supply chain requests (SCRs) and packaging work requests (PWRs) to assure adherence against WK Kellogg Co policy and compliance with design standards.
- Make responsible decisions regarding quality, food safety and sanitation matters with WK Kellogg Co External Network plants. Operates with broad management authority, receiving minimum technical guidance and control; limited by general science-based policies and objectives of the organization. Keeps management informed of all matters of significant importance.
- Ensures sites specific RCA & CAPA training and executes periodic mock recalls and inspections to ensure effectiveness of processes.
- Use influence to achieve quality objectives in manufacturing and non-manufacturing functions. Extensive use of quality reviews, conference calls, plant visits, management updates, and quality metric reporting to communicate status and progress against objectives.
- Select, train, develop, direct, and motivate an effective staff. Promotes diversity programs, recognition, and administers the Talent Management process to include the PDP process for performance evaluations and individual development plans including significant input for the plant QFS Managers.
Work Environment
- Must be accessible 24 X 7, including holidays and weekends to handle RTEC issues and plant operational needs.
- High level of travel required.
- Incumbent must be able to deal with stress and make sound decisions quickly, and at times with incomplete information.
- Must be able to manage large volumes of information and determine business relevant issues.
- Must be able to work and understand the environment dynamics of Corporate Headquarters, manufacturing, broader supply chain and regulatory environment.
Required Education & Experience
- This position requires strong leadership and managerial skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate across a large organization and many functional areas.
- A broad technical background combined with Kellogg product and process knowledge is required.
- This position requires a degree in food science, engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 8-10 years of experience.
- The incumbent must have strong people, project, problem solving and influencing skills and the ability to manage multiple people, programs and projects and must work well in stressful situations.
Salary Range: $167,200 - $209,000
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 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.
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
