As the Associate Director of Sanitation Programs, you will support and drive sanitation performance within plant manufacturing sites within North America. This involves leadership in the areas of Hygienic design, Housekeeping, Master Sanitation, Line Downtime and Changeover cleaning, and Pest Control. As a partner to Quality leaders, you will ensure sanitation policies and systems are effectively implemented and sustainable. As a leader for 20 Manufacturing facilities, you will be the technical resource for Global Food Safety and Sanitation teams as well as a coach and mentor for other sanitation professionals within North America.

As a part of the great Kellogg community at our Global Headquarters in Battle Creek, you will have the opportunity to be involved in much more than your day-to-day responsibilities. Our culture is full of fun, flexibility, and teams that are playing to win. Get involved with Diversity & Inclusion groups, eat your way through our elaborate breakfast and snack bar, and take advantage of our company store perks! What’s not to love?

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Subject Matter Expert - Build sustainable capability within the Sanitation organization through effective leadership and living the K-values, training workshops, best practice sharing, onboarding processes, coaching, and mentoring. Lead KNA sanitation improvement initiatives through master planning and alignment with Plant and Regional leadership. Participate in the global Sanitation Community of Practice and Lead the KNA Regional Sanitation Community of Practice. Contributes to the development of functional strategy within these teams. Engage in industry associations and external networks to build understanding/expertise and show leadership in emerging trends/systems related to sanitation. Enhance the company's reputation through professional contacts in the industry.
• Continuous Improvement - Provide Key Performance reporting through effective weekly, monthly, and annual reporting processes. Communicate opportunities for improvement and methods to improve Sanitation performance. Drive the successful use, implementation, and continuous improvement of Sanitation systems, tools, and programs. Review, update, maintain, publish, and drive effective policies, procedures, and practices related to Sanitation. Identify trends, needs, and technical capabilities that will drive sanitation improvements for future sustainability. Develop and implement new programs, processes, and standards that will have an impact on the achievement of Sanitation results. Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges regarding Sanitation and proactively work to resolve these challenges.
• Leadership: Build relationships with and drive performance in Sanitation related suppliers and service providers. Engage with procurement teams to align with and drive strategic partnerships. Provide Sanitation oversight and leadership/coaching to Plant leaders to deliver sanitation performance. Provide leadership and expertise related to Pathogen Verification and Allergen Validation within the network. Provide insights and recommendations to Senior Quality leadership that will enhance sanitation performance. Plan and execute effective onboarding, training, and skill-building workshops to enhance sanitation capabilities within the region. Communicate effectively with all functions to build strong synergies, especially with EHS and Engineering partners.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

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  Associates Degree required with extensive work experience. BS or BA Degree in Food Science or Equivalent science/engineering related degree preferred.
• Plant Quality, Sanitation, or Operations experience with leading teams of people in Sanitation at FDA or USDA regulated facilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, coaching, and interpersonal people skills are required.
• Recognized as a Sanitation expert and advisor within the organization and has an in-depth and/or breadth of expertise within Sanitation.
• Technical Sanitation experience is a must.

WHAT’S NEXT

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If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please contact USA.Recruitment@kellogg.com.

This role takes part in Locate for Your Day, Kellogg’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

THE FINER PRINT

50% travel requirement

Kellogg’s has launched a new global hybrid work approach called Locate for Your Day (LFYD). In partnership with their manager, LFYD empowers our eligible US office-based employees to choose where to work each day. Built on trust, you and your manager will decide how LFYD works best for you and your team. This new flexibility is designed to drive culture and performance. Our recruiting team can fill you in on the exact details for this position.

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Kellogg Company 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.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create the future of food,

Kellogg Recruitment