Title:  Maintenance and Skilled Trade Supervisor

Join us at our Grand Rapids, MI plant, as a Maintenance and Skilled Trade Supervisor!  In this role you’ll collaborate with skilled tradesmen and other leaders across the plant in identifying and delivering maintenance programs and processes essential to our plant operations. You will oversee the daily activity and development of multiple technicians, while identifying opportunities to produce great food more efficiently and at a low cost. You will work to solve mechanical and electrical problems, as well as execute on continuous improvement initiatives!   This position in on our overnight shift working 10:15pm-6:15am. This facility is a continuous crewing operation.

As part of our plant leadership team, you’ll have a chance to make an impact with training, skill-building, and opportunities to expand your expertise. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about personal and professional growth.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Set the Pace for Reliability: Establish work plans that enhance plant equipment reliability while eliminating costs and waste through LEAN principles.
• Drive Change and Efficiency: Foster a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement across departments, utilizing problem-solving skills to address maintenance challenges.
• Strategize for Success: Direct, train, and develop maintenance team members, empowering them in their areas of expertise to achieve optimal performance.
• Innovate Best Practices: Identify, implement, and document maintenance and reliability best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure Compliance and Safety: Adhere to local, state, and national electrical codes and OSHA regulations while liaising with clients, vendors, and fellow electricians to maintain high safety standards.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma/GED and related work experience 
• Prior experience within manufacturing maintenance or industrial maintenance is preferred
• Strong technical aptitude along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP 
• Ability to effectively communicate and problem solve 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others and work with employees at all levels of the organization 

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.

The best brands. The best people. The best 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.