As a Manufacturing Reliability Site Resource, we're hoping you can take a new angle on what otherwise might be ordinary. You will play a key role on the WK Kellogg manufacturing team by driving overall plant initiatives to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and delivering cost savings through building capability in others, utilizing K-IWS methodologies, systems, and tools.
Based in our Lancaster, PA facility, you'll be helping in the creation of continuous improvement initiatives that engage the teams, while focusing on safety, quality, leadership and overall plant performance. Take your career further with a company who cares about your success. We are committed to shaping the future of our industry. We look forward to forging new paths and inspiring new thinking, because we believe in helping people, striving for a better, and brighter future.
HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Tools for Success - Deploying strategic methodologies, systems, and tools, such as Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance, Problem Solving, Process Mapping, etc. to deliver site OEE and cost savings goals.
Drive Change - Enabling capability in others to drive change within the plant environment. Drive and support cost ideations, problem solving, autonomous maintenance activities, digital tools. Track and communicate projects for visibility between other plant functions, corporate partners, sister plants and Operational Excellence teams.
Continuous Improvement - Document standard processes and procedures. Facilitate and coach RCA events when target performance is not met. Integrate K-IWS system health checks and project monitoring into the current structure to ensure the sustainability of improvements.
Strategize to Win - Continually collaborating with hourly personnel and supervisors to identify, validate, and execute projects to drive out chronic and sporadic losses, utilizing K-IWS systems and tools. Own a specific area of the facility driving OEE improvement through training, coaching, facilitating improvement plans and strategies, utilizing data analysis, delivering a reduction in minor stops and breakdowns while maintaining measurement standards.
Empower Efficiency - Transform manufacturing capabilities working with frontline personnel to Identifying process inefficiencies. Support team approaches to solving problems, and while leading activities using cross-functional resources. Conduct health checks on programs and systems to ensure they meet K-IWS standards of excellence.
Take a New Angle - Developing and executing training for operators, front line leaders, and site leadership on K-IWS methodologies, systems and tools. Provide support and leadership in the transition to digital factory management.
Empower Teams - Supporting plant implementation of AM, RM and Op-Ex by workshop participation, data analysis, coaching for supervisors, and hourly associates to ensure their capability to lead work teams.
YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Required:
HS Diploma/GED and experience in Continuous Improvement initiatives
Experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, K-IWS, IWS, HPO, SMED) and/or Process Optimization
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization & influence others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Willing to work weekends if needed
Willing to flex start time of daily schedule if needed
Bonus Points:
Bachelor's Degree
Food manufacturing experience
Experience in a Union environment
Proficiency with SAP
Demonstrated ability to plan work and manage priorities, manage complexity & utilize your problem-solving/analytical skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization
Salary Range: $85,360 - $117,370
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
Employee Stock Purchase Program
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.?
If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email TalentAssist@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 (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\Participation\Poster_ES.pdf) .
Let's create gr-r-reat days,
WK Kellogg Co Recruitment
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.
