Reliability Manager

About the role

As a Reliability Manager on WK Kellogg Co’s manufacturing team, you’ll identify and deliver programs and processes essential to plant operations within the business unit. You will plan and collaborate with other plant leaders to execute the Kellogg Work Systems and improvement efforts of site‑wide programs, enabling the plant to produce great food at a low cost. We want you to take a new approach on what otherwise might be status quo. If you are an outside‑the‑box thinker and love to take an active role in positive change, you’ll fit right in! This is an on‑site position at the Battle Creek Plant.

Responsibilities

• Thinking Long Term – Develop, plan and execute WK Kellogg Co Work Systems processes to improve equipment and system reliability within the Battle Creek plant. Your insights and imagination will shape tomorrow.
• Leading to Achieve Results – Supervise a salaried team, driving strong partnerships and delivering results. Use management skills daily to set the pace.
• Using Tools for Success – Participate in business planning and budgeting. Develop short‑ and long‑term cost containment and reduction strategies while delivering cost savings within the business unit.
• Empowering Efficiency – Determine and drive best practices in equipment reliability and total cost of ownership. Provide technical support for proactive maintenance.
• Strategizing to Win – Drive key performance indicators related to improved costs, OEE and service. Set clear goals and measure progress.
• Tracking Data – Analyze data on equipment failures to improve operations. Update equipment maintenance plans following data review.
• Empowering Teams – Enhance colleagues’ skills by providing training on reliability and autonomous maintenance. Train operators to perform minor maintenance tasks to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Passion for improvement and thinking outside the box!
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement projects.
• Exceptional ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams organization‑wide.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma/GED or a bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering, technical or business discipline.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Food packaging and processing‑related equipment experience preferred.

Benefits

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program

Pay

Salary range: $112,960 – $141,200. Starting base pay within the range is determined by job‑related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

Schedule

On‑site position requiring the ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime as needed, and adhere to the schedule necessary to meet job requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation).