Senior Manager, Kellogg Integrated Work Systems

WK Kellogg•Lancaster, PA

30d

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 119 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. The Senior Manager, Kellogg Integrated Work Systems (KIWS) will drive overall plant effort to improve OEE and deliver cost savings through building capability in KIWS methodologies, systems and tools. KIWS methodologies will include but are not limited to: safety of people and food, product quality, leadership and service the business, sources of loss, unit cost, and employee methods and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, technical or business field
CI (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, HPO) experience required
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

Responsibilities

Kellogg Integr-r-reated Works System Site Leadership (KIWS) – Use the principles of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to ensure Process, Operational and ultimately Supply Chain Excellence. Coach critical systems, processes, and tools necessary to deliver Supply Chain Compelling Business Need (CBN) results, capability, and culture.
Champion Continuous Improvement Process Optimization (CIPO) – Deploy CIPO strategies to prevent chronic loss and deliver business results. Lead critical standard work such as Daily Direction Setting, Cost Savings initiatives, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Basic Problem-Solving.
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.
Leading KIWS Capability Building – Ability to coach the KIWS Center of Excellence systems, processes, and tools. Ensure linkages to all other KIWS COEs across the Supply Chain
Work Process Improvement – Apply WK Kellogg’s best practices in your plant to reduce process and production risks. Help implement processes that improve reliability, reduce losses, and drive operational efficiency. Integrate with other teams like Reliability Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, EHS, and Quality to keep everything connected and running smoothly.