Plant KWS Manager
Around the Role
As a Plant KWS Manager in the Jackson, TN Plant, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering programs and processes essential to our plant operation. You will oversee site-wide improvement efforts that support the plant producing great food at a low cost.
Responsibilities
- Leading By Example – Serve as a member of the plant management leadership team. Develop short and long-term cost containment and reduction strategies, while delivering cost savings within the business unit.
- Focusing on Continuous Improvement – Deploy and sustain lean training to help staff meet the demands and challenges of our thriving business. With your help, the plant will comply with all employee safety, food safety and sanitation policies and regulations. As you manage and develop a team, you’ll demonstrate your dedication to making our company and its people even more effective.
- Empower Efficiency with a New Angle - Determine and drive best practices in equipment reliability, total cost of ownership and providing technical support for proactive maintenance
- Strategize to Win - Drive Key Performance Indicators related to Improved Costs, OEE, and Service
- Data Driven - Update Equipment Maintenance Plans (EMP) based on data analysis of failures
- Empower Teams - Train reliability and autonomous maintenance
Requirements
- A passion for improvement and thinking outside the box
- Proven experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, HPO)
- Exceptional ability to influence and lead cross functional teams across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- HS Diploma/GED and experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improvement and has a proven track record in leading continuous improvement projects. You should have exceptional leadership skills and the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. Experience in Microsoft Office Suite is required, and a high school diploma or equivalent with experience in continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, proven experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, HPO), exceptional ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization, and a passion for improvement and thinking outside the box.
Benefits
Compensation
The annual salary range is $170,000 - $188,000, 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
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. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
Pay
The annual salary range is $170,000 - $188,000, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill.
Schedule
Not specified
Company Information
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.
About the Company
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.
Nearest Major Market
Nearest Major Market: Jackson
Nearest Secondary Market
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis