Reliability Maintenance Lead

WK Kellogg Co; Battle Creek (MI); Remote; USD 118,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan bonus eligibility

Health, dental and vision insurance

Savings and Investment Plan with 401(k

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

WK Kellogg Co is seeking an RM Lead to coach the Reliability Maintenance COE and lift plant performance across our network. You will translate deep maintenance expertise into enterprise standards and drive measurable results in OEE, maintenance cost avoidance, and proactive planning.

The role requires leadership across sites, strong problem solving, and capability development for maintenance teams. Travel up to 75% is expected in a remote capacity.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of applicable work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Three years coaching or technical supervisory/managerial experience.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Systems, Total Productive Maintenance and High Performing Organizations.
• Ability to achieve business results through process improvements and integration with other Centers of Excellence.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process Optimization (CIPO).
• Knowledge of Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance and Quality Food Safety Centers of Excellence.
• Strong data analytics and graphical analysis skills.
• Experience using digital tools – SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploys RM COE strategy with focus on OEE and maintenance execution.
• Coaches site leaders, facilitates problem solving, translates needs into standards.
• Performs RM assessments and guides teams to close gaps.
• Builds capability for maintenance leaders, planners, technicians, and cross-functional partners.
• Supports daily reliability routines to sustain maintenance standards.
• Leads maintenance loss analysis and prioritizes reliability improvements.
• Audits maintenance systems and adherence to standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Coaching/leadership

Continuous Improvement

Data analytics

Leadership across levels

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

As the Reliability Maintenance (RM) Lead you will coach the Reliability Maintenance Center of Excellence (COE) and strengthens plant maintenance performance across WK Kellogg Co and Kellogg Integrated Work Systems (KIWS) by building enterprise standards, coaching site teams, and translating deep reliability maintenance expertise into measurable business results.

• Building a zero-loss reliability mindset across maintenance, operations, and plant leadership teams
• Increasing engagement and ownership of reliability standards at the line, department, and site level
• Delivering Supply Chain Compelling Business Need (CBN) results through improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduced maintenance losses, stronger planned maintenance execution, and sustainable cost avoidance

This is a remote position requiring 50-75% travel.

Here Is What You Will Be Doing

• Deploys the Reliability Maintenance COE strategy in alignment with Supply Chain CBN, with focus on OEE improvement, planned maintenance execution, breakdown reduction, maintenance cost avoidance, and sustainable reliability performance.
• Serves as a working RM leader who can support the floor, coach leaders, facilitate technical problem solving, and translate plant maintenance needs into enterprise standards and practical work processes.
• Performs RM assessments and coaches local teams to identify gaps, prioritize losses, and execute maintenance improvement plans.
• Builds capability for maintenance leaders, planners, technicians, and cross-functional partners through skill matrices, coaching routines, and standard work.
• Supports site daily direction-setting and reliability routines to ensure maintenance standards are understood, followed, and sustained.
• Leads maintenance loss analysis, root cause problem solving, and prioritization of reliability improvement work tied to business results.
• Audits plant maintenance systems, planned maintenance adherence, and reliability standards to confirm the right support, rigor, and follow-through are in place.
• Growth opportunity is strategic leadership: framing enterprise reliability priorities, influencing leaders across sites, and building governance that scales beyond individual plant support.

Required Qualifications

• Five+ years applicable work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Three years coaching or technical supervisory/managerial experience. Leadership experience within a maintenance or engineering organization preferred.
• Precise knowledge and understanding of Continuous Improvement Systems, Total Progressive Maintenance and High Performing Organizations
• Can articulate and demonstrate ability to achieve business results through process improvements and integration with other Centers of Excellence
• Precise knowledge and understanding of Continuous Improvement Process Optimization (CIPO)
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Reliability Maintenance (RM), and Quality Food Safety (QFS) Centers of Excellence
• Strong technical workshop leadership and facilitation
• Can audit Teams and Model against standard for people and systems
• Ability to assess and renew COE strategies.
• Ability to coach employees at all levels of the organization.
• Effective data analytics and graphical analysis skill set
• Experience using digital tools – SmartFactory or similar platforms and SAP highly preferred
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Up to 75% Travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical discipline and 5 years applicable work experience.
• 2 to 3 years technical supervisory/managerial experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Salary Range:

$117,920 - $147,400

Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

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 includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear 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.

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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.

For US Applicants

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment