Senior Production Supervisor - Nights

Kellanova Co; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kellanova is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor at the Kansas City plant to lead production associates and help deliver strong results across safety, quality, service, cost, and people development.

You will oversee daily production activities for your shift, partner with plant leadership, maintenance, quality, and other cross-functional teams to solve problems, improve performance, and support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading teams in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accountability and results.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives, project work, or root cause problem-solving.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, food safety, or manufacturing compliance programs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Daily Operations – Direct production activities for your assigned shift, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production goals, standards, procedures, and cost expectations.
• Drive Safety and Quality – Champion people safety and food safety by reinforcing standards, supporting compliance, and helping identify and address risks before they impact the operation.
• Solve Problems and Improve Performance – Use root cause analysis and problem-solving tools to resolve operational issues, reduce downtime, and identify best practices across safety, quality, production, and equipment performance.
• Develop And Engage Talent – Coach, support, and develop team members while building a culture of accountability, ownership, and strong execution.
• Support Plant Priorities – Lead and support projects that drive operational improvements, communicate priorities clearly, and help employees understand how their work connects to broader plant objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Quality

Problem-solving

Team coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join us as a Senior Production Supervisor at our Kansas City plant, where you will lead production associates and help deliver strong results across safety, quality, service, cost, and people development.

In this role, you will oversee daily production activities for your assigned shift, support team capability, and help ensure our operations run safely and efficiently. You will partner closely with plant leadership, maintenance, quality, and other cross-functional teams to solve problems, improve performance, and support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

A Taste Of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Daily Operations – Direct production activities for your assigned shift, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production goals, standards, procedures, and cost expectations.
• Drive Safety and Quality – Champion people safety and food safety by reinforcing standards, supporting compliance, and helping identify and address risks before they impact the operation.
• Solve Problems and Improve Performance – Use root cause analysis and problem-solving tools to resolve operational issues, reduce downtime, and identify best practices across safety, quality, production, and equipment performance.
• Develop And Engage Talent – Coach, support, and develop team members while building a culture of accountability, ownership, and strong execution.
• Support Plant Priorities – Lead and support projects that drive operational improvements, communicate priorities clearly, and help employees understand how their work connects to broader plant objectives.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma or GED with significant relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accountability, execution, and results.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives, project work, or root cause problem-solving.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, food safety, or manufacturing compliance programs and processes.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $77,000 - $101,010, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

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.