Operations Supervisor

Loyalty Rules; Blue Anchor (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellanova in Blue Anchor, NJ is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee night-shift manufacturing operations, drive production performance, and ensure safety and quality. You’ll lead a team, coordinate with maintenance and packaging, and adapt quickly to continuous change in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and a strong safety culture, with responsibilities spanning line supervision, process improvement, and team development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• High School Diploma or GED with substantial related proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining accountability.
• Ability to work an off shift.

Responsibilities

• Production Line Support – lead all activities on the assigned night shift toward goals and schedules.
• Continuous Improvement – apply 5S, RCA, LEAN and an owner mindset.
• Direction and Servant Leadership – provide direction and support to the team of operators.
• Safety First – uphold People Safety and Food Safety values.

Skills

Safety leadership

Supervisory experience

Prioritization

Shift work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mars Completes Acquisition of Kellanova Learn More

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Date: Aug 5, 2026

Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Country/Region: US

State: NJ

City: Blue Anchor

Workplace: Onsite

Title: Operations Supervisor

Description:

As an Operations Supervisor, you will maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment in where the definition of “teamwork” holds true! You’ll use your humility and hunger to learn to successfully oversee the day-to-day activities of the plant. Being flexible will help you drive results, as we are always shaking and moving. With your can-do, go-getter work ethic, we’re positive you’ll fit right in. This role will operate on our night shift at the Blue Anchor, NJ facility.

As an Operations Supervisor, you play a crucial role in overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations. Your decisions directly impact production efficiency, quality, and safety. You are orchestrating the creation of those golden, crispy waffles that families love. Kellanova plants operate at high speed, constantly evolving through continuous improvement. Adaptability and agility are key. Plus, you get to be part of producing millions of Eggo waffles—how cool is that?

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Production Line Support – you’ll be leading all activities on your assigned shift working towards production goals, material changes, and schedules.
• Continuous Improvement – we couldn’t do it without your owner’s mindset, and all of the acronyms that come with continuous improvement, 5S, RCA, and LEAN.
• Direction and Servant Leadership – lead and demonstrate your people skills as you provide direction and support to your team of operators.
• Safety First – our values are important to us; our People Safety and Food Safety are 2 of them. Having a “safety first” attitude is an ingredient for success.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Demonstrate knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes
• High School Diploma or GED with substantial related proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution
• Ability to work an off shift

Compensation

The annual salary range is $76,200-$104,720, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

Benefits include 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 .