Title:  Continuous Improvement Engineer

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence? At our Jackson, TN plant, we’re seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead transformative initiatives. These initiatives include optimize processes, reduce waste, and elevate productivity. 

You will have the opportunity to work with various team members across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Finance and more! Together, you will shape the future of the Jackson plant as you lead varying projects focused on process improvement utilizing data analytics. Our engineering and process teams are always growing with opportunities for advancement in your career as you develop your skillset and expand your knowledge.  

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Production Line Support – Lead all activities on your assigned shift working towards production goals, sanitation efforts, maintenance requests, managing technicians and the overall budget.
• Continuous Improvement – Use an owner’s mindset, and all of the acronyms that come with continuous improvement, 5S, RCA and LEAN.
• Direction and Servant Leadership – Lead and demonstrate your people skills as you provide direction and support to your team of technicians.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma/GED with related experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes
• Demonstrated supervisory experience managing people
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution

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, 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.