Autonomous Maintenance Coach

WK Kellogg•Battle Creek, MI

11d•$117,920 - $147,400•Remote

About The Position

The Autonomous Maintenance Coach coaches and deploys WK Kellogg Integrated Work Systems (KIWS) across Supply Chain and manufacturing, with broad understanding of the full operating system and its Centers of Excellence and deep technical expertise in Autonomous Maintenance. The role translates enterprise and plant priorities into practical systems, standards, routines, and capability intended to improve safety, quality, reliability, cost, service, and team engagement. The position supports KIWS strategy, plant master plans, and maturity progression aligned to the Compelling Business Need. It coaches leaders and teams in Daily Direction Setting, loss analysis, standard work, capability building, ownership systems, and sustainment, while integrating Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process Optimization, Quality and Food Safety, and technical capability systems. It uses assessments, coaching, and performance data to identify gaps, establish priorities, build local capability, and sustain results. The role models supportive leadership that strengthens accountability, engagement, high-performing work teams, and a zero-loss culture. This is a remote role. The salary range is $117,920–$147,400. Starting base pay within the range depends on factors such as job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, education or training, and local market conditions.

Requirements

At least five years of applicable experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least three years in coaching, technical leadership, supervision, or management.
Broad knowledge of Integrated Work Systems, Total Productive Maintenance, High-Performing Organizations, Daily Direction Setting, standard work, capability building, loss elimination, and continuous improvement.
Working knowledge of the purpose, core systems, and interdependencies of Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance, CIPO, Quality and Food Safety, and technical capability development.
Subject-matter expertise in Autonomous Maintenance and ability to coach practical deployment of AM Steps 1–7, equipment ownership, Clean-Inspect-Lubrication, defect handling, centerlining, lubrication management, visual controls, One Point Lessons, and basic problem solving.
Ability to assess integrated systems, COEs, teams, and AM models against standards; identify capability and execution gaps; and coach sustainable improvement plans.
Strong workshop leadership, facilitation, change leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence and work effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels and across functions.
Effective data analysis and graphical problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime as needed, and work the schedule necessary to meet job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
Experience coaching or deploying multiple elements of an Integrated Work System across lines, departments, or sites, with demonstrated depth in Autonomous Maintenance.
Experience improving plant performance through capability building, daily management, loss elimination, equipment reliability, OEE, or other manufacturing metrics.
Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, TPM, or comparable continuous-improvement certification.

Responsibilities

Coach and support deployment of KIWS strategy, plant master plans, standards, and maturity progression in alignment with plant and Supply Chain CBN priorities.
Build capability in plant leaders, local COEs, line-centric teams, operators, and technicians to improve ownership, standard work, problem solving, and daily execution.
Support Daily Direction Setting, loss analysis, performance reviews, escalation, and action tracking so teams can set priorities, execute countermeasures, and sustain results.
Perform KIWS and COE assessments; identify gaps in systems, standards, skills, and leadership behaviors; and coach practical improvement and sustainment plans.
Integrate Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance, CIPO, Quality and Food Safety, technical training, Engineering, and other support functions to address losses through a unified operating approach.
Serve as the primary Autonomous Maintenance subject-matter expert, coaching AM Steps 1–7, AM models and workshops, equipment ownership, Clean-Inspect-Lubrication, defect handling, centerlining, lubrication management, visual controls, One Point Lessons, and basic problem solving.
Use performance and loss data to connect KIWS and AM activity to safety, quality, reliability, cost, service, engagement, OEE, minor stops, cleaning time, and defect closure.
Develop, improve, and standardize coaching materials, playbooks, learning content, assessment tools, visual management, and examples of best practice for reuse across sites.
Share learning across the network, verify sustainment, and help local leaders and COEs build capability to own systems without ongoing external support.
Provide hands-on support during startups, plant priorities, and recovery needs while maintaining long-term system development, capability building, and sustainable ownership.