Title:  Sanitation Program Manager

As the Sanitation Program Manager at Kellanova’s Cincinnati, OH, facility you will drive the daily core sanitation activities while leading a team of salaried and hourly individuals. Our sanitation team are big believers in proactive leadership, we aim to plan out our sanitation processes and actively communicate to execute them in order to achieve the highest level of sanitation possible. Making the best snacks in the world would not be possible without a world-class sanitation program.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• People Management – You will lead a team of salaried/hourly associates that will have responsibilities around sanitation in a 24/7 operation. We want you to utilize people leadership and influential skills to develop, inspire, and energize your team towards a high standard of performance and self-accountability to drive results.
• Analytical Yet Experienced – As a seasoned professional you’ll evaluate facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing.
• Overall Direction – As the Sanitation Manager you’ll be setting the overall direction of plant sanitation programs. While working with local, state and federal regulations, our plant’s sanitation success is in your hands.  
• Setting the Budget – The management of the sanitation budget is important, that’s where you come in. Managing the dollars that go into sanitation activities along with any contracted programs will be in your wheelhouse.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma and extensive experience in plant quality/food safety/sanitation.
• Frequently demonstrated experience in sanitation and food safety.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous people management experience and union experience a bonus.
• SAP experience and Kleanz software knowledge preferred.
• HACCP, PCQI and/or SQF certifications a plus.
• Pest Control certification(s) and monitoring experience a plus.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $100,500 - $131,880, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through June 17th, 2025. 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. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

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

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.

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.