Title:  Production Sr. Head

Do you enjoy leading teams and driving operational excellence on the production floor? Join our Supply Chain team as a Production Sr. Head, where you'll manage a team of Team Leaders to ensure operational continuity, compliance with safety and food safety standards, and continuous improvement of key OEE and service indicators.

In this role, you'll lead the execution of Autonomous Maintenance, Progressive Maintenance, and Daily Management System practices on the line, while contributing to strategic initiatives like Smart Factory and High Performance Teams. This role is based in Linares, Nuevo León.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Operational Continuity and Compliance: Ensure smooth plant operations by delivering on production plans and monitoring line performance, while guaranteeing compliance with corporate policies in EHS, Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory areas.
• Team Leadership and Development: Provide clear direction, coaching, and feedback to Team Leaders and operators, promoting a collaborative work environment and supporting continuous training and development.
• Strategic Execution and Performance: Contribute to the production strategy with a focus on optimizing OEE, service, and cost, while supporting contingency planning and leading the execution of productivity and innovation projects.
• Systems Management and Continuous Improvement: Lead the execution of the Daily Direction Setting system and the Kellanova Work System, ensuring proper implementation of Autonomous Maintenance activities and consistent follow-up on improvement actions.
• Budget and Safety Ownership: Build and manage the annual budget for consumables and cleaning. Model safe behaviors, support safety initiatives like Safety Seven, and actively participate in Gemba Walks to reinforce a culture of prevention and operational excellence.

 We’re Looking for Someone With

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Food) or related field.
• Proficient in materials handling and Microsoft Office applications.
• At least two years of experience managing operations in a similar role.
• Responsible for budget planning and control.
• Intermediate to advanced English skills.
• Leads through coaching and by establishing effective systems that drive performance.
• Acts with urgency and ownership, ensuring accountability and delivering sustainable results.

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.

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.