Title:  Plant KWS Manager

As a Plant KWS Manager in the Jackson, TN Plant, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering programs and processes essential to our plant operation. You will oversee site-wide improvement efforts that support the plant producing great food at a low cost. 

In this role, you will lead various improvement projects revolving around efficiency, waste reduction, safety and quality improvements. These project teams will include members of operations, finance, quality, logistics, and other departments.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading By Example – Serve as a member of the plant management leadership team. Develop short and long-term cost containment and reduction strategies, while delivering cost savings within the business unit.
• Focusing on Continuous Improvement – Deploy and sustain lean training to help staff meet the demands and challenges of our thriving business. With your help, the plant will comply with all employee safety, food safety and sanitation policies and regulations. As you manage and develop a team, you’ll demonstrate your dedication to making our company and its people even more effective.

• Empower Efficiency with a New Angle - Determine and drive best practices in equipment reliability, total cost of ownership and providing technical support for proactive maintenance
• Strategize to Win - Drive Key Performance Indicators related to Improved Costs, OEE, and Service
• Data Driven - Update Equipment Maintenance Plans (EMP) based on data analysis of failures
• Empower Teams - Train reliability and autonomous maintenance

We’re Looking for Someone With

• A passion for improvement and thinking outside the box
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, HPO)
• Exceptional ability to influence and lead cross functional teams across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• HS Diploma/GED and experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives

Compensation

The annual salary range is $170,000 - $188,000, 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.