Title:  Manufacturing Reliability Site Resource II

As a Manufacturing Reliability Site Resource II at Kellanova, you will take a forward-thinking approach to driving plant performance and continuous improvement at our Grand Rapids manufacturing facility. This role goes beyond maintaining operations—you’ll influence the broader organization by leading productivity improvement and cost savings initiatives while strengthening reliability systems and processes.

In this on-site role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, and continuous improvement leadership. You’ll lead impactful initiatives, build capability across the plant, and play a key role in shaping a culture focused on data-driven decision-making and sustainable results.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Productivity Initiatives – Own and drive KSUM (Kellanova Start-Up Management) productivity projects from concept through execution, partnering with Engineering and CI teams to deliver measurable productivity gains and cost savings.

• Drive Loss Elimination – Collaborate with hourly and salaried teams to identify, analyze, and eliminate chronic and sporadic losses using structured root cause problem-solving and KWS tools to improve manufacturing efficiency.

• Leverage Continuous Improvement Tools – Apply Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and CIPO methodologies to optimize processes and drive sustainable improvements across the plant.

• Advance Operational Excellence – Partner with site leadership to support and execute Operational Excellence initiatives that enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.

• Lead Packaging Innovation & Change Management – Partner with corporate business teams to lead packaging innovation initiatives and manage changes with impacted Line Centric Teams, ensuring effective implementation, adoption, and long-term sustainability.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical or business field OR equivalent experience
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, or similar methodologies)
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Experience driving and delivering measurable CI initiatives and cost savings
• Experience working with data analysis, root cause problem-solving, and performance metrics (KPIs)

Compensation

The annual salary range is $108,300- $142,170, 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

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. 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.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

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.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email

USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

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.