Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

As a Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement you will define Kellogg Work Systems (KWS) strategy and processes within the Kellogg network.

As a part of the great Kellogg community, you will have the opportunity to be involved in much more than your day-to-day responsibilities. Our culture is full of fun, flexibility, and teams that are playing to win.

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support WK Kellogg Co., a leading food company in the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean with a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com.

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

• Material, Planning, Scheduling & Innovation (MPS&I) Center, Logistics, & Distribution Elements Leadership – Coach the KWS Center of Excellence systems, processes, and tools. Ensure linkages to all other KWS COEs across the Supply Chain
• Kellogg Works System Leadership – Use the principles of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to ensure Process, Operational and ultimately Supply Chain Excellence. Coach critical systems, processes, and tools necessary to deliver Supply Chain Compelling Business Need (CBN) results, capability, and culture.
• Community of Practice – Facilitate COPs to identify needs and jointly drive continuous improvement
• End-to-End Value Stream Leadership – As an SME (Subject Matter Expert), you will work across the Supply Chain to identify value as defined from the internal and external customer’s perspective. In this role you will identify and eliminate Supply network losses (material and product flows, information, and inventory / cash flows) and apply standards to sustain improvements.
• Developing Process - Defining global Kellogg current best approaches to be used in each plant to reduce project and ongoing production risks. These processes will drive operational savings and plant reliability across our sites as we eliminate losses. This role will also ensure our work processes link seamlessly to other Centers of Excellence like Reliability Management, Autonomous Maintenance, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Quality Food Safety (QFS).

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Experience in technology or methodology trends across the industry
• High School Diploma or GED plus extensive related experience like Project Management, developing, deploying, owning processes, cross functional and/or regional programs, plant engineering and/or plant maintenance
• Ability to manage challenges with global program deployment in multiple regions, time zones, cultures, and languages.
• Critical Competencies: Drive Engagement, Customer Focus, Instills Trust, Drives Results
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, communication, change management skills, and the ability to influence across levels and areas of the business
• Willingness to travel up to 75%
• Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience to understand connections between Supply Chain Centers of Excellences (COEs), ie. Supply Network, Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance, Continuous Improvement-Process Optimization, People Center, Distribution & Transportation, etc.

WHAT’S NEXT

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ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

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.

Kellogg Company 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.

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 the future of food,

Kellogg Recruitment