As a Manufacturing Reliability Site Resource II at Kellanova, you will take a forward-thinking approach to driving plant performance and continuous improvement at our Grand Rapids manufacturing facility. This role goes beyond maintaining operations-you'll influence the broader organization by leading productivity improvement and cost savings initiatives while strengthening reliability systems and processes.
In this on-site role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, and continuous improvement leadership. You'll lead impactful initiatives, build capability across the plant, and play a key role in shaping a culture focused on data-driven decision-making and sustainable results.
A Taste of What You'll Be Doing - Lead Productivity Initiatives - Own and drive KSUM (Kellanova Start-Up Management) productivity projects from concept through execution, partnering with Engineering and CI teams to deliver measurable productivity gains and cost savings.
- Drive Loss Elimination - Collaborate with hourly and salaried teams to identify, analyze, and eliminate chronic and sporadic losses using structured root cause problem-solving and KWS tools to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Leverage Continuous Improvement Tools - Apply Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and CIPO methodologies to optimize processes and drive sustainable improvements across the plant.
- Advance Operational Excellence - Partner with site leadership to support and execute Operational Excellence initiatives that enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Lead Packaging Innovation & Change Management - Partner with corporate business teams to lead packaging innovation initiatives and manage changes with impacted Line Centric Teams, ensuring effective implementation, adoption, and long-term sustainability.
We're Looking for Someone With - Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical or business field OR equivalent experience
- Proven experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, or similar methodologies)
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Experience driving and delivering measurable CI initiatives and cost savings
- Experience working with data analysis, root cause problem-solving, and performance metrics (KPIs)
CompensationThe annual salary range is $108,300- $142,170, 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 NextAfter 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.
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.
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