Quality and Food Safety Supervisor

Kellanova; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k) with company contributions

Employee assistance program

Short-term & long-term disability

Job summary

Kellanova in Rome, GA is hiring a Quality and Food Safety (QFS) Supervisor for our on-site night shift (10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., Sun–Thu with flexibility). You will lead initiatives to ensure products meet food safety and quality standards.

Work with Corporate Quality and plant leadership to drive continuous improvement, manage allergen controls, inspections, and the site Food Safety Plan while developing QFS technicians.

Qualifications

• HACCP, SQF, and PCQI experience
• Hands-on microbiology laboratory experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while fostering accountability and execution
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Compliance Leadership – Ensure adherence to microbial, sanitation, and food safety requirements, including HACCP, mandatory training, line validations, and third-party audit readiness.
• Program Management – Oversee allergen controls, inspection programs, and the site Food Safety Plan, while managing the QFS Lab budget and associated documentation.
• Continuous Improvement – Drive HPO initiatives, ensure compliance with SOPs and KPIs, and support development and maintenance of the site’s QFS SOP database.
• Team Development – Lead, coach, and train QFS Technicians, ensuring they have the knowledge, tools, and support to be successful.

Skills

HACCP experience

SQF experience

PCQI experience

Laboratory microbiology

MS Office proficiency

Multitasking & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or related field

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of snacking? Join us as a Quality and Food Safety (QFS) Supervisor at our Rome, GA manufacturing facility. In this on-site, night-shift role (10:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m., Sunday -Thursday with flexibility based on business needs), you’ll lead key initiatives that ensure our products meet the highest standards of food safety and quality.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, quality-focused team working closely with Corporate Quality and plant leadership. This role offers opportunities to drive continuous improvement, support compliance programs, and strengthen team capability. If you’re passionate about food safety and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you’ll make a meaningful impact here.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Compliance Leadership – Ensure adherence to microbial, sanitation, and food safety requirements, including HACCP, mandatory training, line validations, and third-party audit readiness.
• Program Management – Oversee allergen controls, inspection programs, and the site Food Safety Plan, while managing the QFS Lab budget and associated documentation.
• Continuous Improvement – Drive HPO initiatives, ensure compliance with SOPs and KPIs, and support development and maintenance of the site’s QFS SOP database.
• Team Development – Lead, coach, and train QFS Technicians, ensuring they have the knowledge, tools, and support to be successful.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent experience in quality and food safety
• HACCP, SQF, and PCQI experience
• Hands-on microbiology laboratory experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while fostering accountability and execution

Compensation

The annual salary range is $82,700 - $108,570 which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Get to Know Us

We've always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let's shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova 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.