Senior Manager of Engineering and Facilities

Kellanova • Zanesville, OH

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team as a Senior Engineering & Facilities Manager at our Zanesville, OH facility! In this critical leadership role, you will oversee Engineering, Facilities, Utilities, and site infrastructure, playing a key part in driving capital execution, asset health, and long-term technical strategy. You’ll be at the forefront of strategic decision-making while leading a high-performing technical team that supports our plant operations and future growth.

As a member of the Zanesville plant leadership team, your integrity, technical expertise, and collaborative approach will be essential. Zanesville stands proud as the exclusive producer of our plant-based protein products, with strong ties to the local community. In this role, you won’t just manage projects and systems — you’ll help shape culture, develop talent, and support community engagement through leadership involvement.

Requirements

• Comprehensive managerial and technical experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Demonstrated leadership of engineering and facilities functions
• Strong project management, communication, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience leading capital projects, facility upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
• Ability to build strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the operation
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Technical, or related field OR High School diploma/GED with extensive relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Engineering & Capital Project Management: Lead and direct continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment, and production systems. You will partner with Corporate Engineering and external service providers to scope, justify, and execute capital projects — ensuring projects meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Facilities, Utilities & Infrastructure: Oversee facilities, utilities, and site infrastructure to ensure compliance, safety, and operational readiness. You will manage construction activities, facility upgrades, utility systems, and long-term asset strategies to support business needs and growth.
• Strategy, Scorecards & Continuous Improvement: Partner with Global Engineering and Plant Leadership to deploy corporate technical strategies aligned with plant performance goals. You will establish and drive function-specific KPIs, leverage work systems, and apply continuous improvement and lean principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize capital investment.
• Leadership & Talent Development: As a senior leader, you will set direction and technical standards for the site’s engineering and facilities functions. By leading by example, promoting collaboration, and developing salaried technical talent, you will help build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Budget & Financial Management: Ensure financial success by preparing, managing, and justifying engineering and facilities operation and capital budgets. You will balance cost control with asset reliability, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
• Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior