Come join us as a Manufacturing Reliability Site Resource in Grand Rapids, MI where we have a passion for making something that’s “Crazy Good.” Yes, that’s right, Pop Tarts. As a continuous improvement leader and KWS coach, we want you to take a new approach on what otherwise might be status quo. If you are an outside the box thinker and love to take an active approach in positive change, we need you to drive overall plant efficiency to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), deliver cost savings through building capability in KWS (Kellogg Work Systems) methodologies and a continuous improvement mindset.

Working closely with Plant leadership, Line Centric Teams, and the KWS Centers of Excellence, you’ll inspire and direct your teams, creating meaningful connections with employees at all levels of the organization. Bonus points if you have a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, technical or business field as well as experience with SAP digital factory. Relocation available.

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

• Tools for Success - Maintaining a balance between short term business delivery and longer-term strategic priorities and driving cost ideations and zero loss diagnostics
• Drive Change with Continuous Improvement Efforts - Driving High-Value Projects along with tracking the pipeline of identified projects for visibility and Identifying process inefficiencies and sources of loss and coordinates/facilitates activities using cross-functional resources to eliminate them
• Strategize to Win - Continually collaborating with hourly personnel and supervisors to identify and troubleshoot chronic and sporadic losses through data analysis
• Impact Results - Extending the use of KWS improvement tools within Quality, Safety, and Food Safety and for supporting the Manufacturing Reliability process and driving standard work efforts and assists in the annual budgeting process; Utilize SAP (SAP Digital Factory) to assess data and drive results
• Empower Efficiency with a New Angle – Building continuous improvement skills at the site in root cause problem solving and DMAIC methodology.
• Empower Teams - Training and coaching KWS across COE’s and line teams.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

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  A passion for improvement and thinking outside the box!
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Six Sigma, KWS, HPO)
• Exceptional ability to influence and lead cross functional teams across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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