Kellogg Integrated Work Systems Manager

WK Kellogg•Battle Creek, MI

2d•$117,920 - $147,400•Remote

About The Position

The Kellogg Integrated Work Systems (KIWS) Manager leads and deploys WK Kellogg Integrated Work Systems to build a Zero Loss mindset, enable 100% engagement, and deliver Supply Chain Compelling Business Needs (CBN) results, including productivity, service, cost avoidance, cash savings, and team morale. The role facilitates improvements and leads Centers of Excellence (COEs) for the Supply Chain. This is a remote position requiring 50–75% travel. The manager models KIWS behaviors and deploys strategy aligned with CBNs, supporting Supply Chain Excellence through loss identification and execution of loss-elimination plans. Using Total Productive Maintenance principles, the manager coaches systems, processes, and tools to improve operational and Supply Chain performance, including COE metrics such as plant reliability (OEE), CSL case fill rate, schedule adherence, and IWO. As a subject matter expert, the manager works across the Supply Chain to identify and eliminate losses in material and product flows, information, and inventory and cash flows, and applies standards to sustain improvements. The role leads Value Stream Mapping activities, partners with other Center Element and Regional leads, leads selected COEs, and develops capability across WK Kellogg Co Supply Chain and manufacturing sites. The manager collaborates with Planning, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to optimize end-to-end business processes. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Supply Chain, WK – Integrated Work Systems, and coaches Supply Chain Functional Partners in IBP, Demand, Finance, Growth, and Remarketing.

Requirements

Five years of applicable work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Three years of coaching or technical supervisory/managerial experience.
Precise knowledge and understanding of Continuous Improvement Systems, Total Progressive Maintenance, and High Performing Organizations.
Ability to articulate and demonstrate achievement of business results through process improvements and integration with other Centers of Excellence.
Precise knowledge and understanding of Continuous Improvement Process Optimization (CIPO).
Broad knowledge and understanding of Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Reliability Maintenance (RM), and Quality Food Safety (QFS) Centers of Excellence.
Strong technical workshop leadership and facilitation skills.
Ability to audit teams and model people and systems against standards.
Ability to assess and renew COE strategies.
Ability to coach employees at all levels of the organization.
Effective data analytics and graphical analysis skills.
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work a full shift, arrive on time, work overtime as needed, and follow the schedule necessary to meet job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline and five years of applicable work experience.
Two to three years of technical supervisory/managerial experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Model KIWS behaviors to support Supply Chain Excellence and a high-performing organization.
Deploy KIWS strategy aligned with Compelling Business Needs.
Identify Supply Chain losses and execute relevant COE loss-elimination plans.
Apply Total Productive Maintenance principles and coach systems, processes, and tools that deliver CBN results, capability, and culture.
Develop and deploy COE strategies and improve COE metrics, including plant reliability (OEE), CSL case fill rate, schedule adherence, and IWO.
Identify and eliminate Supply network losses involving material and product flows, information, and inventory and cash flows; apply standards to sustain improvements.
Lead and facilitate Value Stream Mapping activities to identify improvement opportunities.
Partner with Center Element and Regional leads to facilitate enabling work and connect efforts across sub-teams.
Lead selected COEs and develop capability across WK Kellogg Co Supply Chain and manufacturing sites.
Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to optimize end-to-end business processes.
Coach Supply Chain Functional Partners and employees at all levels of the organization.
Audit teams and model people and systems against standards; assess and renew COE strategies.