Title:  Associate Quality Manager, Packaging

Kellanova is seeking an Associate Quality Manager, Packaging to provide technical guidance on packaging materials and processes for product commercialization. This role will act as the main contact for addressing packaging quality and food safety issues and ensuring timely launches of our commercial business plans.

As the Associate Quality Manager, Packaging, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and quality of packaging materials, directly impacting the successful launch of new products. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to lead quality packaging programs across North America, collaborate with a diverse range of professionals, and drive continuous improvement in packaging. This hybrid position can be based out of our offices in Battle Creek, MI, or Chicago, IL.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Risk Assessment- Serve as the primary contact with packaging techs, engineering, plants, procurement, and suppliers to resolve packaging material quality and food safety issues, assessing risk and recommending science-based solutions.
• Supplier Collaboration- Work with suppliers and procurement to correct immediate issues, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure execution of corrective action plans.
• Technical Guidance- Provide technical guidance, develop specifications, and approve suppliers for high-risk food contact packaging materials for new products or renovations.
• Continuous Improvement- Enhance the cost/quality relationship with strategic suppliers by participating in global strategic sourcing teams and driving continuous improvement in the packaging supply base.
• Regulatory Compliance- Stay informed on emerging safety and regulatory issues, using technical expertise to assess risk and propose solutions to management.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Technology or Engineering.
• Experience in packaging technology or packaging manufacturing quality control.
• Understanding of consumer soft goods manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practices, and experience across multiple packaging platforms (e.g., cartons, film, corrugate, cans, adhesives).
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills, including root cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective/preventive action, with experience in specification/standards and policy development.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

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.