Title:  Plant Director

Kellanova is seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Director to lead our manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. As the Plant Director, you will be responsible for manufacturing strategy and operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in manufacturing leadership, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

In Cincinnati, we make our crackers with passion and flavor. From Townhouse to Club Crackers, our dedicated team works together to provide innovative outcomes. At Kellanova’s Cincinnati facility, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, driving manufacturing strategies that ensure top-notch safety, quality, and efficiency.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Budget Planning & Financial Performance- Plan annual and project-specific budgets, ensuring alignment with business strategic initiatives. Manage overall financial performance by reviewing and analyzing financial statements and data to monitor financial goals.
• Cost Containment Strategies- Develop and implement effective cost containment and reduction strategies that result in demonstrated savings.
• Strategic Decision Making- Make strategic decisions considering immediate and long-term implications, benefits, costs, and risks. Identify and implement new ideas, technologies, or processes to enhance organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and cost savings.
• Performance Monitoring & Goal Setting- Monitor the execution of business plans to ensure successful completion of action plans. Set and communicate performance expectations and goals and explain how these contribute to the overall strategy.
• Employee Engagement & Diversity Initiatives- Encourage and solicit employee feedback and suggestions. Promote and support workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives. Build diverse teams that work interdependently to achieve business objectives, fostering collaboration and teamwork.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree with a comprehensive managerial and technical background in a plant environment.
• Experience with leading and applying lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiating, and decision-making skills with the proven ability to manage complex situations.
• Collaborative work style, ability to partner with leaders of other functional areas and business partners to drive overall performance.
• Experience in a union environment.

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. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com

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. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific 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 include 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 within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other 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.