Quality & Food Safety Manager

Kellanova • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality & Food Safety (QFS) Manager, you will lead quality and food safety efforts working closely with manufacturing, plant leadership, and plant employees. You will drive results by ensuring all quality and food safety standards are met in alignment with Kellanova’s policies, procedures, and practices. This is an on-site role at our Cincinnati, OH manufacturing facility, where your leadership will directly impact production and team success.

At our Cincinnati plant we don’t just make crackers – we create experiences that bring people together. From Townhouse to Club crackers, our team combines craftsmanship with innovation to deliver products enjoyed by millions. Here, you’ll promote long‑term success by providing growth opportunities and reinforcing safety and food quality best practices.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

Quality Leader – Lead quality and food safety programs for some of our most trusted brands, ensuring the Business Unit complies with all quality and food safety laws, regulations, and corporate policies. Drive continuous improvement through strong operational management and disciplined execution across all products.
Plant Partnerships – Partner closely with the Site QFS Manager 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 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 and third‑party audits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/ GED with 5 or more years’ related work experience in quality, food safety, or continuous improvement role
• HACCP certified
• Frequently demonstrated quality & food safety experience in a 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

Nice To Haves

• SQF Practitioner Certification and/or PCQI Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and food safety programs
• Drive continuous improvement
• Partner with Site QFS Manager and Business Unit QFS Managers
• Collaborate with Business Unit leadership and plant teams
• Lead a team of leaders and technicians
• Maintain high internal and external standards
• Lead the coordination, preparation, and corrective action management for annual internal and third‑party audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED