Quality & Food Safety Operations Lead

Kellanova

  • Wrexham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
As a Quality & Food Safety Operations Lead, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that ensure the Wrexham Plant consistently delivers safe, legal, and high-quality food in alignment with Kellanova's QFS standards. Reporting to the QFS Manager, you'll work collaboratively as part of the QFS Lead Team and partner closely with local functional leads, including Operations, Scheduling, EHS, HR, Finance, Capital, and Technical, as well as third-party external support functions such as Procurement and Suppliers.You'll play a pivotal role in building capability across operational and technical teams, supporting both QFS and Shift Operations, and fostering a strong culture of compliance. This is an on-site role based at our Wrexham Plant, operating on an extended day shift pattern.A Taste of What You'll Be Doing:
  • Capability Building & Coaching: Deliver training and coaching to operational and craft teams on QFS culture, sanitation standards, GMP, and compliance protocols.
  • Training Leadership: Led and facilitate Quality and Food Safety training programs, including annual refreshers.
  • Plant Hygiene Oversight: Ensure plant hygiene standards are consistently met to maintain audit and visit readiness.
  • QFS Coaching for Line Leads: Support Shift Line Leads in managing holds, out-of-standard conditions (e.g., metal, water, pests), quality defects, and food sampling.
  • QFS Team Support: Contribute to SOP development, sanitation schedule execution, rework/resampling, defect management, audits, and compliance checks.
  • Audit Readiness & Participation: Support internal and external audits (e.g., GFSI, Kosher, Halal, regulatory) and internal programs like the 7 Core Program
  • QFS COE Involvement: Act as an internal auditor and support KWS (Kellanova Work Systems) phase progression as a member of the QFS Centre of Excellence.
We're Looking for Someone With:
  • RSPH Level 3 Award or CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety for Food Manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing plant processes, quality systems, and food safety controls.
  • Proven ability to interpret and execute food quality audit schemes effectively.
  • Skills in leading specialist teams and engaging with suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and other computer-based systems.
  • Strong decision-making, root cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
What's NextAfter you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to 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 European.recruitment@kellanova.comIf 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 UsAt 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 .

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