Operations Supervisor

WK Kellogg Co; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Sur place; USD 76 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Incentive Plan bonus eligibility

Health, dental and vision insurance

Savings and Investment Plan with Bank/

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-priority management

MS Office

Union environment experience

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Outils

SAP/DLX

Description du poste

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Great products start with great people and great processes. As an Operations Supervisor, you'll lead a team responsible for safely producing the products our consumers know and love while driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement across the processing operation. This role combines people leadership, problem-solving, and operational ownership, giving you the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance every day. Working closely with production, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership teams, you'll help create an environment where employees can succeed, equipment runs efficiently, and products consistently meet the highest standards.

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees within the processing operation to support a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment.

• Direct daily production activities to ensure schedules, performance targets, and operational objectives are achieved.

• Drive accountability for food safety, employee safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to standard operating procedures.

• Partner with maintenance, quality, and plant leadership teams to identify and resolve operational challenges that impact production performance.

• Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to identify issues, remove barriers, and improve operational results.

• Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and employee engagement.

• Monitor key performance indicators and take appropriate action to drive performance against established goals.

• Support employee development through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning activities.

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, sanitation requirements, allergen controls, and company policies.

• Maintain effective communication across shifts and functional teams to ensure smooth plant operations and alignment on priorities.

• Support changeovers, process improvements, and operational projects within the assigned processing area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School diploma or GED.

• 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 the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to effectively function within a union environment while fostering positive employee relations.

Preferred:

• Experience within food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or other highly automated manufacturing environments.

• Processing and manufacturing operations experience.

• Experience with SAP/DLX.

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, or operational excellence programs.

• Experience utilizing manufacturing performance systems, process monitoring tools, or production reporting systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The production environment operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

• This role requires strong leadership, urgency, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, employee engagement, and operational performance are critical.

WORK SCHEDULE

• This position is scheduled for 45 hours per week, working 9-hour shifts.

• This role primarily aligned to the 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Sunday night through Friday morning).

• Candidates must also be available to work rotating weekend shifts and provide additional support as needed to ensure continuity of plant operations.

• Candidates must be willing to support varying hours, weekends, holidays, and additional coverage needs based on business demands and staffing requirements.

• Travel is expected to be less than 10%.

Salary Range: $75,680 – 94,600

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution

• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD

• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees

• Employee recognition program

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includesFrosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi,Special K, Raisin Bran,Frosted Mini Wheats, andBear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com .

WK Kellogg Co is proud to offer competitive industry benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please [e-mail].

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

WK Kellogg Co 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.

This position uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applications.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.

WK Kellogg Co 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.