Kellogg Company currently has a Sr. Food Safety Auditor position available in Battle Creek. The Sr Food Safety Auditor provides the food safety expertise on a cross-functional team responsible for planning, executing, and documenting quality audits of both Kellogg and supplier facilities. Leads development of and ensures consistent adherence to Kellogg approved audit criteria utilizing HACCP food safety and quality management principles.

The incumbent must have thorough knowledge of food safety and quality management systems and understand food ingredient law, food processing and controls, Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Agricultural Practices. Candidates must have experience with the following types of food safety programs: HACCP, Microbiological testing (environmental and finished food), allergen control, process validation (lethality), sanitation and sanitary design, chemical control.

The incumbent possesses leaderhsip and strong communication skills, and diplomacy that will promote good relations with suppliers, procurement and management. This individual must be able to function effectively as a leader for the group, project manager, planner, coordinator, and communicator in a high risk situation. Incumbent must demonstrate objectivity and authority in all recommendations.

This position requires 50-60% travel and may include work in a food processing or agriculture environment.

With 2008 sales of nearly $13 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, and meat alternatives.

The company’s brands include Kellogg’s®, Keebler®, Pop-Tarts®, Eggo®, Cheez-It®, All-Bran®, Mini-Wheats® Nutri-Grain®, Rice Krispies®, Special K®, Chips Deluxe®, Famous Amos®, Sandies®, Carr’s®, Bear Naked®, Kashi®, MorningStar Farms®, Gardenburger® and Stretch Island®. Kellogg products are manufactured in 19 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

Kellogg EOE M/F/D/V


Position Requirements Position requires a B.S. in a food safety discipline (Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science or related field) with a minimum 8 years experience in Quality and/or Food Safety including experience in food industry auditing.

GFSI practitioner or certified auditor preferred.