As a member of the Kellanova North America Auditing Team, you will participate and, at times, lead comprehensive Quality and Food Safety audits across our Internal and External Plants as well as Suppliers, ensuring compliance with the Internal 7CORE assessment and the External/Supplier Risk Based Management System Standards. You will serve as a subject matter expert, verifying the deployment of policies, procedures, programs, and practices through the audit process. Additionally, you will support capability-building processes and participate in the Global Auditing Community of Practice (COP) and other Global COPs to facilitate mutual knowledge transfer across all manufacturing categories, enabling sustainable execution and continuous improvement.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in building capabilities and fostering knowledge transfer, essential for sustainable execution. The collaborative environment, with a strong focus on training and development, provides a dynamic and supportive setting for professional growth. This remote position requires 75% travel, offering a unique opportunity to engage with diverse teams and projects.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
- Audit Participation: Participate in the team that undertakes the audit process for internal and external manufacturing (co-manufacturers and suppliers) to ensure compliance with the Internal Quality Management System and External/Supplier Risk Based Management System programs. At times you will lead these audits and be responsible for all logistical arrangements and reporting.
- Capability Building: Enhance facilities’ ability to conduct successful system verifications. Develop critical thinking and self-auditing skills among Quality and Food Safety program owners to evaluate compliance and identify gaps for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). For our Internal Plants, develop a strong understanding of Kellanova Work Systems and how they integrate with Quality Food Safety performance.
- Collaboration: Partner with Internal and External plant coaches to measure and monitor site status. Partner with the Quality Ingredient Teams to support Supplier development. Collaborate with the Global Auditing Community of Practice (COP) to develop, implement, and improve global auditing standards.
- Action Planning: Collaborate with site Quality and Food Safety/operations teams to review action plans for closing audit findings using corrective and preventive measures. Review data and trends from SC Scorecards, Quality and Food Safety audits, and regulatory/third-party audits such as Global Food Safety Initiative schemes to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
We’re Looking for Someone With
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
- Extensive knowledge of auditing practices for Quality and Food Safety programs, with hands-on experience in food industry processing and packaging.
- Strong ability to apply critical thinking skills to evaluate and enhance Quality and Food Safety programs.
- Proven track record in developing site personnel to improve their evaluation and implementation of Quality and Food Safety measures.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines while managing significant travel, and strong team skills
What’s Next
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.
If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.
Get to Know Us
At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.
Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents, and ideas to work.
Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.
You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.
What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.
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.
