Title:  Engineering Project Manager

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will lead the execution of capital projects within our Jackson, TN, plant. Your role will be crucial in managing day-to-day engineering and construction activities, leveraging your exceptional planning and influencing skills to ensure successful project completion. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams at both the corporate and plant levels, driving innovation and efficiency across all engineering initiatives.

This highly visible role plays an integral part in executing vital projects successfully. High-performing individuals can advance their careers into corporate engineering, senior project management, or plant operations roles.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and Plan— You will spearhead the facility's capital and capital expense planning, forecasting, and tracking processes, focusing on cost, schedule, performance, people safety, and food safety targets.

• Building Teams— Interact with design engineers, construction contractors, and drawing management personnel (typically Engineering Service Providers (ESPs)) to drive alignment with business partners across the North American region.
• Internal and External Partners— Use your people skills to engage with internal and external customers, including our Supply Chain and Engineering leadership, Process, and Packaging teams. External teams include Engineering and Construction Management Service Providers, Consulting Firms, Equipment Vendors, and Co-manufacturers.
• Financial Responsibility— Understand and apply Kellanova financial policies related to classification, asset set-up, and automation guidelines, with a focus on project justification and productivity metrics. 

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High school/GED with relevant technical experience.
• Experience in directly supervising contractors.
• Proven experience in defining and leading project execution under multiple contracting strategies.
• Strong technical aptitude in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Capable of reading drawings and working with AutoCAD
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and other project management software.

Demonstrated strong project fundamentals and work processes (cost/schedule tracking, change management, risk identification, options analysis, etc.).

Compensation

The annual salary range is $115,400 - $151,410, 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 19th, 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 are well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions are available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a prorated basis. 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 includes 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 at 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.