Title: Continuous Improvement Process Owner
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence at a plant level while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency? Join Kellanova as an Continuous Improvement Process Owner . In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring that daily operations are executed efficiently and aligned with strategic objectives, directly impacting plant profitability and sustainable growth. This position is based in Linares, Nuevo Leon.
You’ll lead cross-functional operational teams, optimize processes, manage resources effectively, and translate strategy into tangible business results.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
• Team Leadership & Development – Build team capabilities through development plans, coaching, and fostering engagement to drive consistent performance.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement – Ensure efficient, uninterrupted operations while driving process optimization using methodologies like Six Sigma, Kaizen, and automation.
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Execution – Lead and align teams across HR, Finance, Quality, Safety, and Engineering to deliver business results.
• Performance & Cost Management – Monitor KPIs, control operational expenses, and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Problem Solving & Operational Ownership – Act as the owner of operations, managing crises, driving accountability, and ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and daily execution.
We’re Looking for Someone With
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Food Science, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced English proficiency (80–100%)
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High adaptability with the ability to manage ambiguity and crisis situations
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data and trend analysis
• Strategic mindset with a strong focus on results, talent development, and team engagement
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.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email la.reclutamiento@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