Food Safety Manager

Mars Completes Acquisition of Kellanova Learn More Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: Aug 27, 2026 Category: Supply Chain and Operations Country/Region: US State: GA City: Rome Workplace: Onsite Title: Food Safety Manager Join us as the Food Safety Manager at our Rome location. In this fast-paced leadership role, you will help drive food safety excellence across our manufacturing operations by ensuring compliance with Kellanova food safety policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Working closely with plant leadership, quality teams, and operations partners, you will play a key role in protecting our consumers, strengthening our food safety culture, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical programs, influence plant-wide performance, and make a meaningful impact in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. A Taste of What You'll Be Doing Food Safety Program Leadership – Lead and continuously improve site food safety and environmental monitoring programs, including inspections, traceability, testing, microbiological controls, and regulatory compliance activities. Cross-Functional Partnership – Collaborate with plant leadership, quality teams, and operations partners to identify risks, implement best practices, and strengthen food safety performance across the facility. People Leadership – Develop, coach, and support a direct report while fostering accountability and engagement in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Audit & Compliance Management – Coordinate internal and third-party audits, manage corrective actions, maintain HACCP and food safety program compliance, and support certification requirements. Continuous Improvement – Drive sustainable improvements in food safety systems, processes, and employee training to enhance operational execution and product protection. We're Looking for Someone With Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related scientific field, OR significant equivalent experience in food safety and quality. HACCP Certification. PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) Certification. Technical expertise in food safety systems, regulations, and compliance requirements. Experience leading food safety programs within a food manufacturing environment. Compensation The annual salary range is $107,400 - $141,015, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information. Get to Know Us We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. Let’s shape the future of snacking. 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr Loyalty Rules