Title:  Senior Production Supervisor

Step into the pivotal role of Senior Production Supervisor at our Grand Rapids, MI, plant, where your foresight shapes the future of food production. This on-site position places you at the heart of operations, collaborating with a team dedicated to excellence in food manufacturing.

You’ll lead the charge in refining processes, championing cost-effective strategies without compromising on our high standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. Your leadership will guide a dynamic team through daily processing and packaging operations through the core hours from 6:15 AM to 3:15 PM (flexibility is required).

As a steward of innovation, you’ll have the chance to spearhead projects that drive and facilitate change and communicate strategic vision to employees, motivating them to work toward common plans and objectives. Join us and enjoy unique perks that enhance your role, such as comprehensive training programs and a supportive community that champions your growth. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Set the Pace - Directing all activities for your production line(s) in accordance with goals, product standards, costs, budgets, manpower, and established procedures 
• Impact Results - Identifying opportunities to eliminate cost and/or waste through applying Kellanova Work Systems (KWS/TPM) principles as well as driving Continuous Improvement activity throughout the facility 
• Take a New Angle - Identifying, developing, and implementing best practices for safety, quality, and equipment maintenance using problem-solving skills and root cause analysis to resolve and/or mitigate operational issues 
• Collaborate to Win - Incorporate a culture of inclusion and continuity within all departments, while acting as champion for operations
• Drive Efficiency - Performing schedule adherence monitoring and make necessary adjustments due to downtime, inventory, demand, and projection fluctuations.  Additionally, manage unplanned downtime through proper equipment operation and preventative maintenance 

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience in developing operational teams while multi-tasking and prioritizing requests from multiple sources
• Proven experience coaching and driving continuous improvement projects
• Knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes 
• Technical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Manufacturing experience in a union environment and Food & Beverage industry preferred

Compensation

The annual salary range is $72,600 - $95,340, 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 May 16th, 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 include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, 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.