Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

WK Kellogg Co; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 136,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Job summary

WK Kellogg Co is seeking a Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement in Battle Creek to drive enterprise transformation across COEs. You will build aZero Loss mindset, develop supply chain leaders, and deliver CBn results such as productivity and cost savings.

You will partner across Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, CS&L, and R&D to deploy standardized, scalable practices and embed continuous improvement into daily routines. 75% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing or supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of technical leadership in transformation or operations excellence.
• Knowledge of CI/Process Optimization, Quality & Food Safety, TPM, high performing organizations.
• Ability to lead end-to-end CI work and integrate improvements across multiple COEs.
• Broad business understanding across Procurement, CS&L, Strategy & Transformation.
• Strong data analytics and storytelling with data.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong partnerships with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and CS&L.
• Apply a work-process improvement lens to material, process, and delivery performance.
• Design future-state Quality Maintenance COE and evolve QA/FS COE.
• Collaborate with R&D, Strategy & Transformation, CS&L, and QFS to deliver scalable standards and measurable CBn results.

Skills

CI Leadership

Process Optimization

VSM / Lean

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

End-to-end CI

Workshops facilitation

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Role

The Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement serves as the architect, integrator, and steward of transformation across enterprise Centers of Excellence (COEs), ensuring that all COEs work as one operating model, not independent disciplines. This role is accountable for:

• Building a Zero Loss Mindset culture
• Developing Supply Chain Team Members with strong Plan-Do-Check-Act / Process Improvement related skill set.
• Building capability in Supply Chain Leadership to enable Loss Identification, Loss Elimination & Loss Prevention
• Delivering Supply Chain Compelling Business Need (CBN) results (i.e. Productivity, Service, Cost Avoidance, Cash Savings, Team Morale)
• Building enterprise-level understanding of all Integrated Work Systems Centers of Excellence (COE)
• Ensuring integration, alignment, and handoffs across COEs, so transformation efforts reinforce -not compete with- one another

Here Is What You Will Be Doing

• Materials, Planning, Scheduling & Innovation (MPSI) COE - Establish strong business partnerships with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Service & Logistics.
• Continuous Improvement / Process Optimization (CIPO) COE - Apply a work-process improvement lens to material, process, and delivery performance.
• Quality Maintenance (QM) COE - Design the future-state Quality Maintenance COE and evolve the existing Quality Food Safety (QFS) COE to that ideal state.
• Enterprise (Cross-functional enablement) - Partner with Research & Development, Strategy & Transformation, Customer Service & Logistics (CS&L), and QFS to deliver scalable standards and measurable CBN results.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years applicable work experience in a manufacturing and/or supply chain environment.
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience (enterprise transformation, continuous improvement, or operations excellence).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Improvement / Process Optimization, Quality & Food Safety, Total Progressive Maintenance, and High Performing Organizations.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end CI/Process Optimization work (e.g., VSM, standard work, problem solving) and integrate improvements across multiple Centers of Excellence.
• Broad business understanding across functions outside Internal Manufacturing, including Procurement, Customer Service & Logistics, and Strategy & Transformation.
• Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, and Process Excellence systems and measures.
• Ability to coach and influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong workshop leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective data analytics and visual management capability (graphical analysis; turning data into actionable insights).
• Digital transformation capability -experience leveraging digital tools/data systems (e.g., Smart Factory or similar) to improve loss visibility and embed insights into daily routines across AM, RM, and other COEs.
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Travel up to 75%

Salary Range

$135,520 - $169,400

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.

Benefits

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.

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.

Lets create gr-r-reat days, WK Kellogg Co Recruitment