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 120 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.
The Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement serves as the architect, integrator, and steward of transformation across enterprise Centers of Excellence (COEs), ensuring that all COEs work as one operating model, not independent disciplines. This role is accountable for:
- Building a Zero Loss Mindset culture
- Developing Supply Chain Team Members with strong Plan-Do-Check-Act / Process Improvement related skill set.
- Building capability in Supply Chain Leadership to enable Loss Identification, Loss Elimination Loss Prevention
- Delivering Supply Chain Compelling Business Need (CBN) results (i.e. Productivity, Service, Cost Avoidance, Cash Savings, Team Morale)
- Building enterprise-level understanding of all Integrated Work Systems Centers of Excellence (COE)
- Ensuring integration, alignment, and handoffs across COEs, so transformation efforts reinforce—not compete with—one another
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Materials, Planning, Scheduling Innovation (MPSI) COE – Establish strong business partnerships with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Service Logistics.
- Continuous Improvement / Process Optimization (CIPO) COE – Apply a work-process improvement lens to material, process, and delivery performance.
- Quality Maintenance (QM) COE – Design the future-state Quality Maintenance COE and evolve the existing Quality Food Safety (QFS) COE to that ideal state.
- Enterprise (Cross-functional enablement) – Partner with Research Development, Strategy Transformation, Customer Service Logistics (CSL), and QFS to deliver scalable standards and measurable CBN results.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years applicable work experience in a manufacturing and/or supply chain environment.
- 5+ years of technical leadership experience (enterprise transformation, continuous improvement, or operations excellence).
- Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Improvement / Process Optimization, Quality Food Safety, Total Progressive Maintenance, and High Performing Organizations.
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end CI/Process Optimization work (e.g., VSM, standard work, problem solving) and integrate improvements across multiple Centers of Excellence.
- Broad business understanding across functions outside Internal Manufacturing, including Procurement, Customer Service Logistics, and Strategy Transformation.
- Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, and Process Excellence systems and measures.
- Ability to coach and influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong workshop leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Effective data analytics and visual management capability (graphical analysis; turning data into actionable insights).
- Digital transformation capability—experience leveraging digital tools/data systems (e.g., Smart Factory or similar) to improve loss visibility and embed insights into daily routines across AM, RM, and other COEs.
- Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Travel up to 75%
Salary Range: $135,520 - $169,400
Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.
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.
Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:
- Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
- Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
- Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
- Employee recognition program
The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions
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 includesFrosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi,Special K, Raisin Bran,Frosted Mini Wheats, andBear 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, visitwww.wkkellogg.com.
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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
