Title:  WKKI Operations Process Leader

Join us at Kellanova as a WKKI Operations Process Leader, where you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing food innovation to life. In this role, you’ll support the production of food prototypes by operating and maintaining processing equipment in our state-of-the-art Pilot Plant facility. You’ll be at the heart of our innovation process, helping turn ideas into real products that reach consumers around the world.

Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, this is a dynamic, fast-paced position with plenty of variety, no two days are the same. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead trial operations, and ensure everything runs smoothly and safely. If you’re mechanically inclined, energized by problem-solving, and excited to be part of something new every day, this could be the perfect fit.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Technical Advice – Support Pilot Plant trial requirements, operate test equipment and optimize processing conditions. In addition, you will ensure areas are maintained in proper FSMA-compliant operating conditions.
• Understanding and Coordinating – Trial test plan requests, objectives, and issues critical for maximizing the pilot plant's operation and maintenance effectiveness. This will be a vital priority for you.
• Leading – Lead activities of peers and contracted personnel in area preparations, trial support, and area sanitation. This will include processing, packaging, food, and occupational safety compliance, as well as various general labor tasks.
• Safety First – Ensure the area’s safety for visitors, vendors, customers, and general contract labor is a top mission.
• Hands-on Work – Hands-on assembly of test processing equipment and confirmation of its proper working order. Address identified operational, maintenance, and safety issues while maintaining food-grade cleanliness.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School diploma/GED with general equipment experience.
• Experience acting independently to organize, solve problems, and manage time / resources to meet demanding schedules and performance goals.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude, tool use, fork truck, scissor lift operation, and operation of multiple types of changing process equipment.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $66,300 - $87,045, 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 August 1, 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 includes 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 towards the end of 2025 (subject to 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.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

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.