Senior Quality Food Safety Coach

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.

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about quality and food safety? It’s at the heart of what we do. Join us as a Senior Quality Food Safety (QFS) Coach where you will use your knowledge in quality and food safety systems, you will enable capability building, drive decision making, and provide leadership to business partners across the WK Kellogg ready-to-eat cereal food category. You will connect people together by developing tools, identifying and deploying strategic initiatives. Come work for a company that delights the world through foods and brands that matter.

This is a Hybrid role that requires some days onsite at our Battle Creek, Michigan Headquarter Office.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Senior Director, Quality Business Partner
• Member of our Extended Quality Leadership Team
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Multi-Plant QFS Subject Matter Expert (SME) – You will serve as the SME for assigned facilities to coach individuals on executing the QFS Kellogg Integrated Work Systems (KIWS) programs. Build technical, leadership, and critical thinking capabilities to become a strong well-rounded team. Identify opportunities for improvement and provide training needs based on health check assessments.
• Capability Building – We grow together every day. Be a partner within plant operations, quality, food safety, sanitation, and other programs. You will develop the talent of current and future Quality leaders at plant and corporate levels. Additionally, you will build capability within the plant teams through the development of quality processes, tools, training, communication, and health checks. Lead by coaching on quality or food safety incidents; enabling appropriate risk assessment and corrective preventative action plans.
• Programs, Policies, and Projects – Participate in the development and improvement of Corporate Quality and Food Safety Programs, Policies, and Procedures. Ensuring standardization of plant policy, procedures, align with corporate policy. You will also be a system/program owner for KIWS QFS and actively participate and lead in Community of Practices (COPs) to provide learning and continual executional improvements utilizing the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) cycle. Provide oversight to compliance against company and regulatory standards and requirements. And you will lead and be part of teams that will identify projects, strategies, and execute action plans across functions to meet key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Technical Guidance – You will apply Kellogg global policies and compliance to plant-driven Kellogg KWS initiatives. You will partner with the plants to develop their Quality Center of Excellence (COE).

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline or related field and/or strong experience applying broad knowledge of Quality & Food Safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50%.
• Mix of experience in quality operations, sanitation, food safety, materials management, innovation quality, regulatory, leadership, and business acumen.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including critical thinking, root cause analysis, risk assessment and corrective/preventive action.
• Communication skills and technical capability that will promote good relations with manufacturing operators, management and other technical and scientific disciplines in the effective execution of projects to accomplish corporate objectives.
• Plant experience within QFS or Sanitation.
• PCQI and/or HACCP Certification.

Salary Range: $141,520 - $176,900

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,

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