Title:  Shipping Supervisor

As a Shipping Supervisor at our Grand Rapids, MI facility, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of our shipping processes. Your leadership and meticulous attention to detail will directly contribute to our operational success and safety standards. We are seeking a team-oriented individual with a proactive attitude who will excel in this role. You will be leading the shipping team on the second shift, working 2:00 pm—11:00 pm with every other weekend off. You must be flexible with overtime covering the first shift as needed.

This role provides a great opportunity to lead our logistics team and be a key decision maker, as well as influence and build the capabilities of your team members. 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Shipping Support- Lead all activities during your assigned shift, focusing on achieving shipping goals, managing material changes, and adhering to schedules. Guide operators in executing logistics plans, including receiving, line supply, and packaging, while overseeing the Receiving Operations department.
• Continuous Improvement- Identify and implement process improvements using tools such as 5S, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and LEAN methodologies to eliminate costs and waste.
• Best Practices Compliance- Assist in developing and maintaining best practices for shipping and receiving operations in accordance with FDA guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Safety Quality Food (SQF) program guidelines.
• Leadership and Direction- Provide clear direction and support to your team of operators, demonstrating strong people management skills.
• Safety Focus- Uphold our core values by prioritizing People Safety and Food Safety in all operations.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma or GED with substantial related proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• A strong ability to work effectively with people cross-functionally and at all levels of an organization.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests
• Must be available to work weekends as needed

Compensation

The annual salary range is $70,080 - $91,980, 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 January 2nd, 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.

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.