3rd-Shift Operations Supervisor | Continuous Improvement Lead

WK Kellogg Co; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan bonus eligibility

Health, dental and vision insurance

Savings and Investment Plan with Bank/

Job summary

WK Kellogg Co is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a production team in a 3rd shift environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. You will collaborate with maintenance, quality, and plant leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement across processing operations.

You will coach staff, manage daily activities to meet schedules, and uphold GMPs, food safety, and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of safety and engagement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work within a union environment while fostering positive employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to support a safe, engaged, high-performing work environment.
• Direct daily production activities to meet schedules and performance targets.
• Drive accountability for food safety, employee safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and SOP adherence.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and plant leadership to resolve operational challenges.
• Use root cause analysis to identify issues and remove barriers.
• Promote continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and engagement.
• Monitor KPIs and take action to achieve goals.
• Support employee development through coaching and performance management.
• Ensure GMPs, food safety standards, sanitation and allergen controls are followed.
• Maintain effective communication across shifts and teams to align priorities.
• Support changeovers, process improvements, and projects in the processing area.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-priority management

MS Office

Union environment experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP/DLX

Job description

WK Kellogg Co is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a production team in a 3rd shift environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. You will collaborate with maintenance, quality, and plant leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement across processing operations.

You will coach staff, manage daily activities to meet schedules, and uphold GMPs, food safety, and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of safety and engagement.