Director of Quality Food Safety Business Partner

Job overview

The Director of Quality Food Safety Business Partner role is onsite in Battle Creek, MI. The salary range is $167,200–$209,000 per year. WK Kellogg Co makes food products and works to create nutritious foods while supporting communities and natural resources. The role leads quality, food safety, and sanitation priorities across the External Plant Network. It builds capability and consistent standards across external plants, co-manufacturers, and co-packers, investigates serious issues, and supports business growth through effective quality systems and corrective action.

What you'll do

• Set priorities and provide leadership for quality, food safety, and sanitation programs across the External Network
• guide plant personnel and build capability
• implement the Kellogg Integrated Work System and global policies
• provide technical guidance on site-specific procedures
• support quality innovation and improvement initiatives
• investigate escalated issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
• conduct mock recalls and inspections
• influence quality objectives across functions
• select, train, develop, and direct staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of quality food safety

battle creek mi

wk kellogg co

external plant network

food safety

quality management

sanitation

manufacturing network

root cause analysis

corrective actions

$167.2k–$209k/year

24/7 availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Incentive plan eligibility, health, dental and vision insurance, savings and investment plan with company match and contribution, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

Why this role

Manages four direct reports and a travel budget. Requires a degree in food science, engineering, or equivalent and 8–10 years of experience. The role must be accessible 24/7, including weekends and holidays, and has a high level of travel.

About the employer

WK Kellogg Co is hiring for this role. Industry: Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing. Sector: 31.