Line Manager (Improvement)

Kellanova; Nilai; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Line Manager to drive manufacturing excellence at their Enstek plant. In this pivotal role, you will oversee production processes, ensuring top-quality products while optimizing costs and performance metrics. Your leadership will foster collaboration among teams and maintain a high-performance culture. If you're passionate about operational excellence and leading teams to success, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to unleashing the full potential of its brands and people.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in manufacturing or supply chain operations required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production processes ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Lead governance processes for effective delivery of AM programs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Decision-Making

People Management

Communication

Education

Tertiary Education in Manufacturing or Supply Chain Operations

Tools

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Continuous Improvement Tools

AM Tools

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Line Manager, where you'll play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence at our Enstek plant! You’ll oversee the production process on your assigned line, ensuring top-quality products, food safety, and strict compliance with safety standards - all while optimizing costs and key performance metrics (EHS, QFS, Cost, and Service).

You'll work closely with the Line Manager, Shift Managers and Operations Supervisors, fostering collaboration and supporting their growth. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining a high-performance culture, boosting morale, and ensuring production meets delivery, quality, safety, and cost expectations.

If you're passionate about operational excellence and leading teams to success, we’d love to hear from you!

A Taste Of What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for building capabilities through the deployment of the AM COE to enable standard process standards to be embedded and drive improved and sustainable operational results within the site.
• Facilitate monthly performance AM CoE review with the site AM CoE members.
• Participate in monthly KWS call with the Regional Lead of AM CoE.
• Lead governance process to ensure the effective delivery of the AM program and activities.
• Actively engage with the Regional CoE lead to devise strategy and execution of existing and future AM CoE Phase development and deployment.
• Ensure the use of AM tools are being adopted to drive business process excellence and deliver business results, while developing, training, and supporting cross functional teams across the site on AM tools.
• Support the implementation of Digitalization on AM apps at site level.
• Provide training on AM CoE tools.
• Set targets and ensure key performance metrics are available to be published for AM, updating key stakeholders on a regular basis, escalating issues accordingly to the appropriate channels.

We're Looking for Someone With

• This position requires the applicant who is tertiary educated in a manufacturing or other supply chain operations discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity coupled with strong problem solving, negotiating, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing within an FMCG plant.
• Experience in implementing lean manufacturing techniques, AM, continuous improvement tools in processes.
• Strong people management is required coupled with the ability to work cross functionally across the organization.
• Able to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization.

What’s Next

After 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.

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.

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 has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

About Kellanova AMEA

Home to 75% of the world's population and contributing to 50% of the global GDP, the AMEA region represents a vast and promising market for Kellanova. This region provides an extensive geographic presence and holds substantial growth potential, especially considering our diverse portfolio spanning multiple categories.

AMEA is strategically positioned for growth, positioning itself to become a prominent player in the snacking industry while maintaining a steady trajectory of cereal growth. As we expand our product offerings, reach new geographic horizons, and increase investments in emerging markets within AMEA, you have the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. We are deeply committed to investing in our people and enhancing our capabilities to deliver value to our stakeholders.