Quality and Food Safety Manager

Kellanova•Kentwood, MI

1d•$137,700 - $180,705•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about driving world-class quality and food safety standards in a manufacturing environment? As a Quality and Food Safety Manager, you will lead quality, food safety, and sanitation programs for a key business unit within our Grand Rapids plant. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll partner closely with operations, plant leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, strengthen food safety culture, and deliver products that meet the highest standards of excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to influence plant-wide performance, lead a talented team in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact product quality, customer trust, and business results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical field
Quality and food safety leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
HACCP certification
Knowledge of GMPs, preventive controls, and food safety regulations applicable to FDA, USDA, and CFIA standards
Experience leading food safety, sanitation, and quality management systems
Audit management experience, including internal and external audits
Experience leading teams and managing technical and operational processes
Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Lead Quality And Food Safety Programs – Oversee quality, food safety, and sanitation programs for the business unit, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and industry standards.
Drive Continuous Improvement – Identify risks, analyze trends, and implement sustainable improvements that enhance product quality, food safety performance, and operational effectiveness.
Build Cross-Functional Partnerships – Collaborate closely with operations leadership, plant quality teams, and hourly associates to promote best practices, maintain compliance, and strengthen food safety culture.
Develop And Lead Teams – Manage and coach quality, food safety, and sanitation leaders and associates, fostering accountability, capability development, and high performance across a 24/7 operation.
Manage Audit Readiness And Compliance – Lead preparation, coordination, corrective action management, and follow-up activities for internal, customer, and third-party audits.