Continuous Improvement Engineer

Kellogg's • Jackson, TN

71d • $72,600 - $95,340

About The Position

Join us at our Jackson, TN, plant, where we are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead transformative initiatives. These initiatives include optimizing processes, reducing waste, and elevating productivity. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is your gateway to shaping the future of snacking! You will have the opportunity to work with various team members across Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Finance and more! Together, you will shape the future of the Jackson plant as you lead varying projects focused on process improvement utilizing data analytics. Our engineering and process teams are always growing with opportunities for advancement in your career as you develop your skillset and expand your knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HS Diploma/GED with related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience managing people.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities on your assigned shift working towards production goals, sanitation efforts, maintenance requests, managing technicians and the overall budget.
• Possess an owner's mindset, and all of the acronyms that come with continuous improvement, 5S, RCA and LEAN.
• Lead and demonstrate your people skills as you provide direction and support on various projects to numerous team members.
• Focus on people safety and food safety in all aspects of the operation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree