Title:  Manufacturing Digital Implementation Advisor

Join our team as a Manufacturing Digital Implementation Advisor supporting our manufacturing site in Zanesville, OH.  As the Manufacturing Digital Implementation Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in leading our plants into a new era of manufacturing excellence by leading and mentoring our continuous improvement teams, empowering them to leverage real-time data for improved performance and reduced losses. You will drive collaboration by partnering closely with Supply Chain and IT leadership across our Category to implement and adopt innovative Industry 4.0 solutions. Your work will have our teams embracing digital tools, such as Smart Factory apps, AI, machine learning, and analytics, while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality regulations.

As a key member of our plant leadership team, you'll serve as the plant's digital leader. You'll collaborate closely with other departments to streamline processes, implement strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement. In this role, you'll mentor and develop team members, foster a culture of safety, and promote a positive work environment. You'll be instrumental in leading the plant's digital transformation.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Leadership: Mentor continuous improvement teams to embed management within the site to use real-time data to gain insights to take action to improve performance and reduce losses.
• Alignment: Collaborate with the KWS Director Digital Supply Chain and KNA Leadership COE in implementation and adoption of industry 4.0 solutions.  Perform site visits to calibrate, support, and assess according to Global standards. You will also be responsible for directly aligning with our Kellanova Work Systems (KWS) phased implementation.
• Continuous Improvement and Development: Responsible for the standardization of implementation as part of Digital Manufacturing capability building.  Developing both system and process capabilities in manufacturing teams in all category sites. Accountable for compliance with all Employee Safety, Food Safety and Sanitation policies and regulations.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in Operations, Engineering or IT
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing with proven knowledge and experience in work systems methodologies.
• Proven ability to achieve business results through process improvements and capability building through People, Process and Equipment.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, Work Process Improvement, Problem Solving.
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Compensation

The annual salary range is $98,640-$129,465, 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 January 20, 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 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.

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, 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.

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.