Continuous Improvement Manager

1 month ago

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States WK Kellogg Co Full time

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 117 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 a Kellogg Integrated Work System (KIWS) leader you will u se the principles of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to ensure Process, Operational and ultimately Supply Chain Excellence. In addition, you will coach critical systems, processes, and tools necessary to deliver Supply Chain Compelling Business Need (CBN) results, capability, and culture.

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • End-to-End Value Stream Leadership – As an SME (Subject Matter Expert), you will work across the Supply Chain to identify value as defined from the internal and external customer's perspective. In this role you will identify and eliminate Supply network losses (material and product flows, information, and inventory / cash flows) and apply standards to sustain improvements.
  • Sharing Your KIWS Expertise – Ability to coach the KIWS Center of Excellence systems, processes, and tools. Ensure linkages to all other KIWS COEs across the Supply Chain
  • Community of Practice – Facilitate COPs to eliminate losses jointly drive continuous improvement with functional teams and Centers of Excellence (COE)
  • Developing Processes - Defining WK Kellogg current best approaches to be used in each plant to reduce project and ongoing production risks. These processes will drive operational savings and plant reliability across our sites as we eliminate losses. This role will also ensure our work processes link seamlessly to other Centers of Excellence like Reliability Management, Autonomous Maintenance, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Quality Food Safety (QFS). YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
  • 5+ years applicable work experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years technical supervisory/managerial experience.
  • Precise knowledge and understanding of Continuous Improvement / Process Optimization, Total Progressive Maintenance and High Performing Organizations
  • Can articulate and demonstrate ability to lead the steps of Continuous Improvement Process Optimization and integration with other Centers of Excellence
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of Leadership, Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Reliability Maintenance (RM), and Quality Food Safety (QFS) Centers of Excellence
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of Customer Service & Logistics i.e. warehousing, transportation, distribution
  • Strong technical workshop leadership and facilitation
  • Demonstrated ability to coach employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Effective data analytics and graphical analysis skill set (Excel and PowerPoint expertise)
  • Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, communication, change management skills, and the ability to influence across levels and areas of the business
  • Experience in technology or methodology trends across the industry
  • Ability to manage challenges with WK Kellogg program deployment in multiple regions, time zones, cultures, and languages
  • Willingness to travel up to 75% 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. Our benefit offerings include:
  • Healthcare coverage, including vision and dental.
  • Savings and Investments contributions and match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life and AD&D insurance coverage 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 . If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email 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 th is link (https://e-) . 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.


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