Engineering and Facilities Manager

Kellanova; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 133,500 - 175,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) plan with company contributions

Disability coverage

Job summary

Kellanova’s Cincinnati Bakery team seeks an Engineering and Facilities Manager to drive capital projects, enhance plant operations, and lead sustainability programs. You will work with cross-functional partners to align engineering strategies with plant goals and maintain rigorous project budgets and timelines.

We value a strong engineering background, leadership experience, and a collaborative approach to improving facility performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or significant experience in related area.
• Comprehensive managerial and technical background in a related field or role.
• Project management, communication, budgeting, and excellent human relations skills.
• Management experience in a technical capacity.
• Knowledgeable in all state and appropriate utilities operations.
• Experience with Allen Bradley software is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Project Management – Lead and direct continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment and production systems. Ensure effective execution of projects by meeting program objectives, project budgets and schedules. Collaboration is important working with corporate engineering, contracted service partners, plant operations, and quality teams.
• Strategy & Scorecards – Partner with global engineering to deploy corporate technical business strategies aligned with plant strategies and performance goals. Lead capital project plans for 5 years with plant and business unit alignment. Gather project requests from each functional area and prioritize/evaluate timing and scope (Quality & Food Safety, Environment Health & Safety (EHS), Maintenance, Operations, CLS, Security, etc.)
• Budget Management – Demonstrating an owner’s mindset in this role, and financial success plays a big part. Manage, prepare, and justify expenses and capital budgets for the Engineering & Facilities department.
• Lead Sustainability - Partner and work cross functionally with EHS on Sustainability metrics and defining both capital and expense projects. Serve as the single point of contact for plant sustainability program targets and metrics. Lead with regulatory agencies for compliance in sustainability.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Allen Bradley software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley software

Job description

In the role of Engineering and Facilities Manager at our Cincinnati Bakery you will be a vital member of our Plant Leadership team! Provide technical expertise and management around capital projects, construction projects, facility maintenance, and much more. By driving our improvement culture with our Kellanova Work Systems (KWS) model, you contribute to our growth and success.

We make our crackers with passion and flavor. From Townhouse to Club Crackers and a few in-between, our team works hard together to provide innovative outcomes. Come join us as we collaborate and be a part of united values and a winning culture.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Project Management – Lead and direct continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment and production systems. Ensure effective execution of projects by meeting program objectives, project budgets and schedules. Collaboration is important working with corporate engineering, contracted service partners, plant operations, and quality teams.
• Strategy & Scorecards – Partner with global engineering to deploy corporate technical business strategies aligned with plant strategies and performance goals. Lead capital project plans for 5 years with plant and business unit alignment. Gather project requests from each functional area and prioritize/evaluate timing and scope (Quality & Food Safety, Environment Health & Safety (EHS), Maintenance, Operations, CLS, Security, etc.)
• Budget Management – Demonstrating an owner’s mindset in this role, and financial success plays a big part. Manage, prepare, and justify expenses and capital budgets for the Engineering & Facilities department.
• Lead Sustainability - Partner and work cross functionally with EHS on Sustainability metrics and defining both capital and expense projects. Serve as the single point of contact for plant sustainability program targets and metrics. Lead with regulatory agencies for compliance in sustainability.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or significant experience in related area.
• Comprehensive managerial and technical background in a related field or role.
• Project management, communication, budgeting, and excellent human relations skills.
• Management experience in a technical capacity.
• Knowledgeable in all state and appropriate utilities operations.
• Experience with Allen Bradley software is a bonus.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $133,500 - $175,200, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

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

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and 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.