Title:  Food Safety Manager

At Kellanova, our purpose is “Nourishing families so they can flourish and thrive”—and the Kellanova European Quality Food Safety Manager plays a vital role in bringing this to life. Responsible for upholding high standards of food safety and compliance across our European Supply Chain, this role is central to protecting our consumers, customers, products, and reputation by championing a culture of quality and food safety.

This is a proactive partnering role, working collaboratively across the business to strengthen quality and food safety programmes and build organisational capability. You’ll further develop and embed the Kellanova Work Systems (KWS) model to drive improvement and reduce losses, managing key food safety initiatives in close partnership with global and regional stakeholders.

This is a fixed term role until the End of January 2027. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver Functional OGSM and Master Planning - Lead the development and execution of the Functional OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures) and Master Planning processes. This involves working closely with cross-functional teams to define clear objectives and measurable goals, establish robust strategies for achieving these targets, and track progress using relevant metrics.
• Global Food Safety COP representative for Europe - Serve as the European representative for the Global Food Safety Community of Practice (CoP), sharing regional insights, aligning local programmes with global standards, and driving consistent best practices across sites and stakeholders.
• External Bodies and Subject Interest Groups (Europe) - Represent the European region in relevant external industry bodies and subject interest groups, staying close to emerging regulatory and scientific developments and bringing actionable insights back into internal risk management, standards, and capability-building.
• Own VACCP Gap Assessment, documentation and continuous improvement - Lead the European VACCP programme (Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Points) by completing routine gap assessments, maintaining clear and audit-ready documentation, and driving continuous improvement actions with sites and suppliers to strengthen controls against food fraud and ensure ongoing alignment with internal standards and external expectations.

 We’re Looking for Someone With

• Willingness to travel as required, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and site leadership.
• Self-motivated and resilient, with a continuous learning mindset and the humility to support teams in improving performance.
• Able to translate complex technical concepts and requirements into clear, practical guidance across cultures and languages.
• In-depth working knowledge of BRCGS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or other GFSI-recognised standards, and their practical application in the food industry.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

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. 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.

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

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