24/7 Quality & Food Safety Sanitation Leader

Kellanova; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova is seeking a Quality & Food Safety Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation and food safety programs at the Jackson, TN facility. This on-site role partners with Site QFS Directors and plant teams to ensure compliance with regulations and corporate standards.

The role oversees a 24/7 operation, driving continuous improvement, challenging audits, and developing a high-performing team focused on quality and safety across all products.

Qualifications

• HD diploma required; degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Engineering preferred with 7+ years’ related work experience in quality, food safety, or continuous improvement role
• HACCP & PCQI certified
• Frequently demonstrated quality & food safety sanitation experience in a RTE manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge of applicable regulations, GMP and Food Safety standards in accordance with the FDA
• Strong auditing and assessment skills
• Strong technical and software knowledge
• People and process leadership/management experience
• FSSC 22000 Certification

Responsibilities

• Sanitation Leader – Lead quality and food safety sanitation programs for some of our most trusted brands, ensuring the Business Unit complies with all quality and food safety laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Plant Partnerships – Partner closely with the Site QFS Director and Business Unit QFS Managers to implement programs and share best practices. Collaborate with Business Unit leadership and plant teams to ensure compliance and identify quality and food safety sanitation and compliance risks.
• People Management – Lead a team of leaders and technicians responsible for quality and food safety in a 24/7 operation. Develop, inspire, and energize the team to deliver high performance and strong self‑accountability through effective people leadership and influence.
• Audits – Maintain high internal and external standards, and lead the coordination, preparation, and corrective action management for annual internal & external audits including regulatory inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Food safety

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

HACCP

PCQI

GMP

FSSC 22000

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Engineering

Tools

FDA regulations knowledge

Quality software tools

Job description

Kellanova is seeking a Quality & Food Safety Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation and food safety programs at the Jackson, TN facility. This on-site role partners with Site QFS Directors and plant teams to ensure compliance with regulations and corporate standards.

The role oversees a 24/7 operation, driving continuous improvement, challenging audits, and developing a high-performing team focused on quality and safety across all products.