Senior-Level Plant Director

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Iconic Plant Transformation at WK Kellogg Co At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. 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 our team. The most compelling leadership opportunities aren’t always about stepping into something already built. Sometimes they’re about helping shape what comes next. WK Kellogg Co is in the midst of meaningful supply chain modernization, creating an opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing leader to lead transformation, build capability, strengthen culture, and translate investment into sustainable operational performance. This is more than an opportunity to run a plant. It is an opportunity to lead a complex manufacturing operation at an important point in its evolution and make a visible impact on our people, our performance and some of the most iconic brands in the food industry. You won’t simply inherit an operation. You’ll have the opportunity to help build what comes next. What You’ll Lead Plant Transformation Operational Excellence Lead a large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing operation with accountability for safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and employee engagement. Lead major transformation, modernization, and capital initiatives from strategy through execution and sustainable performance. Drive operational excellence through disciplined performance management, data-driven decision-making, and proven continuous improvement systems, including IWS, Lean, TPM and Six Sigma. Build the organizational and technical capabilities needed to sustain performance and continuous improvement. People, Culture Labor Leadership Build, develop and retain a strong leadership team capable of leading through change. Create a culture of engagement, accountability, collaboration, and high performance. Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning. Foster productive labor-management partnerships and work effectively with union leadership. Business, Financial Quality Leadership Own plant financial performance and PL results, driving productivity, cost optimization, and sound business decisions. Champion safety, food safety and quality, with accountability for regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and risk management. Translate business priorities into clear plant objectives, performance expectations, and measurable results. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Food Science, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leadership of large-scale operations with 300+ employees. Demonstrated PL responsibility and strong business and financial acumen. Leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing environment. Proven success leading significant operational transformation, modernization, and/or major capital investment initiatives. Strong track record of building leadership capability and high-performing teams. Food manufacturing experience with a strong focus on safety and quality. Experience with IWS, Lean, TPM, Six Sigma or comparable manufacturing systems. Highly valued experience includes: leadership within a large Consumer Packaged Goods organization; cereal, food, or beverage manufacturing; major equipment installation/start-up; and environmental monitoring or microbiological food safety programs. Why WK? Why Now? Iconic brands. Meaningful transformation. Visible impact. This is an opportunity for a leader energized by change, accountability, and the challenge of building something better. Bring your experience, leadership, and ambition to help shape the next chapter of manufacturing at W…

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