Senior Engineering Manager

WK Kellogg Co•Battle Creek, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 120 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. In the role of Senior Engineering Manager, you will be a vital part of the Leadership team in our Battle Creek, MI Plant. You’ll provide technical expertise and management around capital projects, facility maintenance, construction projects, and much more. By driving our improvement culture with our Kellogg Integrated Work Systems (KIWS) model, you contribute to our growth and success. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to Plant Director Manages 7 Direct Reports and multiple 3rd party contractors Collaboration with Internal and External Partners HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Plant Engineering Management – You ’ ll be a key ingredient to our success! You will be leading and directing continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment, utilities and facilities maintenance, wastewater treatment, and production control systems. You will ensure effective execution of projects by meeting program objectives, project budgets and schedules. Collaboration is important with corporate engineering, contracted service partners, Plant Operations teams, and Quality teams. Strategy & Scorecards – You will be partnering with Global Engineering to deploy corporate technical business strategies that align them with plant strategies and performance goals. You will be establishing and ensuring achievement of all function-specific Key Performance Indicators and Kellogg Integrated Work Systems continuous improvement efforts. Budget Management – You will be committed to having an owner ’ s mindset in this role, and financial success plays a big part. You will be managing, preparing, and justifying expenses and capital budgets for the Engineering department.

Requirements

Comprehensive managerial and technical background in a plant environment
Project management, communication, and budgeting
Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering/technical or other related field and five (5) years of relevant experience OR High School diploma/GED and ten (10) years of relevant experience
Experience within the food manufacturing industry
Experienced in initiating as well as managing large capital projects.
Knowledgeable in all state and appropriate utilities operations
Knowledgeable of union processes

Responsibilities

Leading and directing continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment, utilities and facilities maintenance, wastewater treatment, and production control systems.
Ensuring effective execution of projects by meeting program objectives, project budgets and schedules.
Partnering with Global Engineering to deploy corporate technical business strategies that align them with plant strategies and performance goals.
Establishing and ensuring achievement of all function-specific Key Performance Indicators and Kellogg Integrated Work Systems continuous improvement efforts.
Managing, preparing, and justifying expenses and capital budgets for the Engineering department.