Title:  Plant Operations Manager II

Looking to put your short- and long-term strategy, planning, and people leadership skills into action? As the Plant Operations Manager II, you will lead a critical operations team at our Wyoming, Michigan manufacturing site, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of the production schedule. This on-site role partners closely with a high-caliber leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and business results. You’ll join a high-performing plant environment where safety, food quality, and associate engagement are top priorities.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing  

• Culture Ownership – Lead and reinforce a department culture centered on people safety, food safety, quality, accountability, and positive associate relations.
• Operational Performance – Own daily and long-term production performance, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, cost, and service expectations.
• People Development – Coach, develop, and build leadership capability within the operations team through continuous improvement and skill-building practices.
• Continuous Improvement – Apply lean manufacturing and data-driven problem-solving methods to improve metrics and eliminate losses.
• Strategic Leadership – Contribute as a plant leadership team member in setting and executing the site’s annual and long-term strategic direction. 

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Significant leadership experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing principles
• Proven ability to manage production performance, budgets, and cost improvement initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing performance data

Compensation

The annual salary range is $129,800 - $170,310, 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.