Title:  Global Technology Lead - Manufacturing Excellence

We’re hiring a Global Technology Management Lead to join our Global Engineering team and help shape the future of technology across our supply chain. In this global role, you’ll lead the Technology Management pillar of our manufacturing excellence framework—developing strategy, processes, and governance that improve reliability, reduce costs, and enhance safety across our production network.

This is a high-impact opportunity to drive innovation and standardization at scale. You’ll collaborate with technical leaders across regions to build capability, implement global standards, and support continuous improvement. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on collaboration and cross-functional partnership. You’ll be part of a global team focused on delivering operational excellence through technology.

This position follows a hybrid schedule and can be based near any of our global offices or manufacturing facilities. Up to 25% travel is included in this role (more during initial deployment, less once the program matures).

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing Technical Standards - Create and maintain global work processes that connect local practices to global standards, reducing technology risk and driving operational savings. Ensure alignment across other pillars of our manufacturing excellence framework for cohesive execution.
• Building and Deploying Capability - Own and maintain assessment standards for your technology pillar (Phases 1–3). Develop and manage a global skills matrix and lead training sessions to build technical capability across regional and plant-level teams.
• Driving Governance and Progression - Track global deployment progress in partnership with regional leads and plant technical managers. Participate in monthly global engineering meetings to align efforts and share best practices.
• Partnering Across Functions - Collaborate with engineering, procurement, maintenance, facilities, and other stakeholders to ensure integration across the network. Support loss elimination efforts and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Fostering Community and Collaboration - Sponsor communities of practice and work with global technical leaders and technology owners to identify needs and drive continuous improvement.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• A bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, technology deployment, reliability, or cross-functional program leadership within a multi-site or global environment.
• Ability to influence across levels, disciplines, and cultures.
• A forward-thinking mindset with a passion for technology and innovation.
• Experience managing global programs across regions, time zones, and languages.
• A track record of driving measurable improvements in operational performance through technology, process optimization, or capability building

Compensation

The annual salary range is $131,800- $173,040, 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 XXXXX (spell out date - ex: June 1, 2024). 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.