Title:  Continuous Improvement Manager - Packaging

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 117 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

Are you the type of person who enjoys developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies? In this role you will promote and support lean activities and develop a lean culture by leading, defining, and developing strategic activities for continuous improvement initiatives while following and improving establish standards across the company. We’re looking for a team member with process improvement knowledge in a packaging environment.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

• Safety First!  – From your first day, you will start training to get up to speed on following company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices. No injuries here! 

• The Daily Grind - Serving as member of the plant leadership team to drive improvements in safety, food safety, service, financial results, quality, and employee engagement. Leading the plant wide cost savings program to meet annual targets. This includes identification, validation, coaching and execution of projects. Leading the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metric and process including maintaining measurement standards, facilitating improvement plans and strategies, training, coaching and monthly reporting.

• Drive Change - Establishing and maintaining plant KPI’s and visual factory tools and serving as KPLAS / downtime reporting system owner. Continually expanding and enhancing knowledge levels of Kellogg Work Systems, lean manufacturing and industry “best in class” manufacturing cost savings projects and operations practices to develop a culture of continuous improvement. Deploying and coaching Lean practices, 5S, Kaizen, AM (Autonomous Maintenance) and Kellogg Work Systems tools across all levels of the organization to deliver business results.

• Empower Teams - Identifying process inefficiencies and leading activities using cross-functional resources to deliver business results. Supporting team approaches to solving problems, maintaining positive and productive relations with the hourly workforce, plant management team, sister plant resources, and corporate resources. Benchmarking and best practice sharing across the organization. Provide support and leadership in the transition to digital factory management.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business field with manufacturing experience in project and process management/ extensive exposure in process improvement in packaging manufacturing environment.
• Drive Projects to focus on building sustainable processes to improve OEE on packaging lines.
• Drive improvement in Packing line changeovers through SMED Methodologies.
• Daily Direction Setting for a team to implement improvements in processes and people.
• Working with Operations and Training Departments to Ensure Progression of Operations Team members through Skill Card Improvement and Development
• Mentoring Operations team members in packing equipment concepts and processes.
• Document Standard Processes and Procedures
• Develop Centerline and Run to Target Measures
• Facilitate and Coach RCA events when Target performance is not met.
• Follow-up on action items from outstanding RCAs in packaging area.
• Complete Health Checks of improvement measures

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Our benefit offerings include:

• Healthcare coverage, including vision and dental.
• Savings and Investments contributions and match
• Paid Time Off
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com. 

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email TalentAssist@wkkellogg.com.

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co 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 US applicants:

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment