Plant Operations, Associate Director

Kellanova; Nilai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will drive excellence in Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Engagement, ensuring the Enstek Plant operates efficiently. This role offers the chance to lead teams, optimize performance, and foster a culture of safety and innovation. With a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement, you will play a vital role in delivering top-quality snacks to consumers. If you're passionate about making an impact and inspiring others, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in a manufacturing facility is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Plant Leadership Team to ensure operational excellence.
• Implement Kellogg Work System and manage the Autonomous Maintenance Centre.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Operational Excellence

Communication Skills

LEAN Principles

ERP Systems (SAP)

Education

Tertiary Education in Manufacturing or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

SCADA

Job description

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team for our Enstek plant, this role is at the heart of our operations, driving excellence in Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Engagement. You’ll provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to ensure our Enstek Plant runs efficiently, delivering top-quality snacks to consumers while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will champion operational excellence, ensure strict adherence to site policies and procedures, and inspire your teams to achieve their best. If you’re passionate about leading teams, optimizing performance, and making an impact, this is your opportunity to be a game-changer in a dynamic manufacturing setting!

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Serves as a member of the Plant Leadership Team setting direction and policy for the entire operation. Communicate direction to primary and secondary report personnel. Hold department accountable for adherence to plant direction, policy and key performance indicators
• Implements Kellogg Work System (KWS) from a leader-led perspective
• Is fully accountable for the Autonomous Maintenance Centre of Excellence and has a thorough understanding of its content and process
• Creates a plan for the AM centre in line with the site master plan
• Reviews progress according to the cadence and makes necessary changes as required
• Leads the operations team to enable zero quality defects and zero losses, and approaches cost of manufacturing from a zero-based budget basis
• Provide leadership and development to the Line Managers, Shift Managers and Supervisors, assessing their training needs and development opportunities to enable the effective management of their respective line inline with Skill Matrix and IDP

We're Looking for Someone With

• The successful candidate will be tertiary educated in a manufacturing or other supply chain operations discipline
• A minimum of 10+ years' experience in a manufacturing facility would be highly desirable
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to influence significant change in a work culture
• The successful candidate will be results orientated, motivates, inspires and gains the respect of others, demonstrates exceptional communication skills and have the ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Candidate must be able to effectively function in a union environment and promote positive labor relations
• Experience in working on ERP systems like SAP and SCADA controlled plant operations would be an added advantage
• Previous exposure to LEAN principles and practices is very highly regarded (Six Sigma will be an added advantage)

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. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

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.

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.

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.