Autonomous Reliability Coordinator

Kellanova; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

EAP

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Kellanova in Rome, GA seeks an Autonomous Reliability Coordinator to support Autonomous Maintenance programs and drive equipment performance in a 24/7 bakery environment. This onsite, union hourly role works Monday–Friday 1:00 PM–9:00 PM and starts at $28.96 per hour, with opportunities to develop operator capability and improve downtime through coaching and structured problem solving.

You’ll partner with operators, maintenance, and plant leadership to monitor KPIs, standardize procedures, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, adjusting, or supporting equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement, TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience using problem‑solving tools such as 5 Why analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, or root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, including lockout/tagout and OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to understand equipment operation, equipment performance measures, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Autonomous Maintenance initiatives by training operators on equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, basic equipment care, and early identification of abnormalities.
• Create and maintain training materials, develop standard work, and provide hands‑on coaching that helps operators build confidence and capability in maintaining equipment performance.
• Monitor key performance metrics, identify opportunities to reduce equipment losses, and partner with production and maintenance teams to improve uptime and equipment effectiveness.
• Utilize Lean principles and structured problem‑solving tools to identify root causes, reduce recurring issues, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain documentation, reporting tools, and performance tracking systems that support Autonomous Maintenance activities and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

MS Excel

OSHA safety

Equipment operation understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you passionate about improving equipment reliability, solving problems, and helping teams achieve better performance? As an Autonomous Reliability Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting and advancing our Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program by working closely with operators, maintenance teams, and plant leadership to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen operational excellence throughout the bakery.

This is an onsite, hourly union position based at our Rome, GA bakery, working Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with flexibility based on business needs. The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $28.96. In this role, you'll use your manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement mindset to build operator capability, improve equipment ownership, and help drive sustainable results in a 24/7 production environment.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Support Autonomous Maintenance Activities – Lead and support Autonomous Maintenance initiatives by training operators on equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, basic equipment care, and early identification of abnormalities.
• Coach & Develop Operators – Create and maintain training materials, develop standard work, and provide hands‑on coaching that helps operators build confidence and capability in maintaining equipment performance.
• Improve Equipment Reliability – Monitor key performance metrics, identify opportunities to reduce equipment losses, and partner with production and maintenance teams to improve uptime and equipment effectiveness.
• Solve Problems & Drive Continuous Improvement – Utilize Lean principles and structured problem‑solving tools to identify root causes, reduce recurring issues, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Track Results & Build Standardization – Maintain documentation, reporting tools, and performance tracking systems that support Autonomous Maintenance activities and continuous improvement efforts.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, adjusting, or supporting equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement, TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience using problem‑solving tools such as 5 Why analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, or root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, including lockout/tagout and OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to understand equipment operation, equipment performance measures, and manufacturing processes.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Benefits include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• employee assistance program
• short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability insurance
• Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available.
• Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro‑rated basis

See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world‑class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez‑It, Pop‑Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

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. You can learn more here, 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.