Operations Supervisor

Loyalty Rules; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kellanova’s Pikeville facility is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the night production team, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high-quality outcomes. This role reports to the Operations Manager and supports change management across the Accelerator division.

The candidate will oversee day-to-day manufacturing activities, drive continuous improvement, and develop frontline teams while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with substantial supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safety and/or quality programs and processes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests while maintaining accountability and execution.
• Ability to work an off shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Team on the assigned shift to meet production goals, changes, and schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, RCA, LEAN) and drive efficiency.
• Provide direction and support to frontline operators; demonstrate servant leadership.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety (People and Food Safety) as core values.

Skills

Leadership/ Supervisory

Safety & Quality Programs

Prioritization & Accountability

Off shift availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED with supervisory experience

Job description

Mars Completes Acquisition of Kellanova Learn More

Date: Oct 16, 2026

Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Country/Region: US

State: KY

Workplace: Onsite

Title: Operations Supervisor

Who are we?

Accelerator is Mars Snacking's growth engine, focused on unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands. Within Accelerator, the Better For You portfolio includes KIND ® , RXBAR ® , Nutri-Grain ® , Special K Bars ® , and Pure Organic ® and within Tasty & Wholesome, the portfolio includes Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats, Pop Tarts, and MorningStar Farms. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a growth business, we are driving innovation, accelerating performance, and transforming how we work through data, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in Mars Snacking and positively impact society along the way. If you ’ re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you ’ ve found the right place.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor leads the Production Team for our Pikeville facility, part of the Accelerator business—the division supporting KIND, Tru Fru, Nature's Bakery, and the newly acquired Kellanova brands. The role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations on the night shift, maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment, and driving results across production, quality, safety, and performance while leading and developing front-line teams. As the Accelerator division continues to evolve, this role will help navigate change, build trust and engagement across the workforce, and drive operational excellence through collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role will be day shift for 3-6 months for training and evaluation, and then moving to night shift.

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 $120,900-$158,655, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

Eligibility

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
• long-term disability insurance
• supplemental life
• accident
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• 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 .