CIPO Head

Loyalty Rules; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova is seeking a CIPO Head at the Querétaro plant to lead Continuous Improvement and Productivity initiatives. You will drive the CI strategy, deploy the plant operating system, and ensure measurable improvements in safety, quality, service, cost, waste, and reliability.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage the productivity pipeline with Finance, and develop CI capabilities across the organization, reporting to the Supply Chain leadership at the Querétaro facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• +5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process engineering, or CI environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, loss elimination, and productivity.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience using ERP systems and analytical tools; SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish; Lean/Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site Continuous Improvement and Productivity roadmap aligned with plant goals.
• Drive loss analysis, prioritize improvements, and enable structured problem-solving.
• Own the deployment of the plant operating system and standard work practices.
• Manage the productivity pipeline and validate savings with Finance.
• Develop CI capabilities and coach leaders to sustain performance improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mars Completes Acquisition of Kellanova Learn More

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Date: Oct 19, 2026

Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Country/Region: MX

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Workplace: Onsite

Title: CIPO Head

Description:

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and building sustainable manufacturing systems? Join our Supply Chain team as a CIPO Head. You’ll be responsible for leading the site Continuous Improvement and Productivity strategy, developing the systems, capabilities, and leadership routines required to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, service, cost, waste, and operational reliability.

As a Continuous Improvement leader, you will drive the deployment and evolution of the plant operating system, connecting strategy, loss analysis, productivity initiatives, and capability development with measurable business results. This role is based at the Pringles Querétaro Plant in Querétaro, México.

Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Continuous Improvement Strategy: Lead the site Continuous Improvement and Productivity roadmap, translating business priorities and plant losses into focused improvement plans aligned with operational goals.
• Performance and Loss Elimination: Drive plant performance by leading loss analysis, prioritizing improvement opportunities, and facilitating structured problem-solving to eliminate root causes and sustain results.
• Operating System Leadership: Own the deployment and sustainability of the plant operating system, strengthening performance-management routines, visual management processes, and standard work practices across functions.
• Productivity and Savings Delivery: Manage the productivity pipeline by identifying, prioritizing, and tracking initiatives while partnering with Finance to validate savings and business impact.
• Capability Building and Team Leadership: Develop Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization, coach leaders and teams, and lead the Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement team to achieve sustainable performance improvements.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• +5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process engineering, or Continuous Improvement environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, structured problem-solving methodologies, loss elimination, and productivity improvement practices.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives with measurable operational and financial results.
• Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Experience using ERP systems and analytical tools to drive operational decision-making; SAP experience preferred.
• Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish; Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving certifications are a plus.

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. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. Kellanova will continue to hire business‑necessary roles while being fully integrated into Mars. You can learn more here: https://www.mars.com/news-and-stories/press-releases-statements/mars-completes-acquisition-of-kella...

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova 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 .