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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.\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nAs a Manufacturing Reliability Engineer, you’ll help keep our manufacturing operation performing at its best by improving the reliability, performance, and life cycle of critical plant equipment and systems. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role for someone who enjoys digging into equipment challenges, using data to find better solutions, and building reliability capability across the plant. You’ll work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other teams to turn insights into sustainable improvements.\nHERE’S WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING\nDrive equipment reliability improvements using data analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), condition monitoring, and other reliability tools.\nDevelop, implement, and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.\nPartner across Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and WK Kellogg Integrated Work Systems teams to improve asset performance and solve complex equipment challenges.\nSupport technical cost-savings initiatives, capital planning, and the execution of minor capital projects.\nLead and support daily management systems, defect elimination, equipment centerline activities, and other reliability improvement efforts.\nSupport WK Kellogg Integrated Work Systems across the site, with a strong focus on Reliability Maintenance Center of Excellence initiatives.\nProvide technical expertise and troubleshooting support during equipment failures and other critical operational needs.\nTrain and coach mechanics and operators to strengthen technical capability, equipment ownership, and troubleshooting skills.\nDevelop troubleshooting guides, repair procedures, and SOP documentation to capture knowledge and improve consistency.\nEnsure reliability activities align with safety, food safety, regulatory, and WK Kellogg standards.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.\nExperience with Lean, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), failure analysis, and predictive maintenance technologies.\nExperience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).\nStrong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and data-analysis skills.\nKnowledge of reliability engineering principles and maintenance strategies.\nStrong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence others.\n\nPreferred:\nExperience with SAP-PM.\nExperience working within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.\nExperience supporting reliability or maintenance programs within a union manufacturing environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and reliability tools.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThis role is based within a 24/7 union manufacturing facility and requires a regular presence on the production floor.\nYou’ll work closely with plant teams as well as suppliers, OEM vendors, contractors, and corporate partners.\nOccasional travel may be required for training or collaboration with other WK Kellogg locations.\n\nWORK SCHEDULE\nPrimarily a regular weekday schedule with flexibility required to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation. \nThis role will occasionally require work outside of regular business hours, including nights or weekends, to support equipment issues, projects, and other operational needs.\n\nSalary Range: $99,840 - 124,800\nAt WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset - our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best - physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:\nIncentive Plan bonus eligibility \nHealth, dental and vision insurance \nSavings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution \nPaid Time Off (includes paid sick time) \n11 Paid Holidays \nLife Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD \nTuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees \nEmployee recognition program\n\nThe above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions.\nOur comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making. \nABOUT WK KELLOGG CO\nAt WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com.\nWK Kellogg Co is proud to offer competitive industry benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!\nIf we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email .\nLet’s create gr-r-reat days,\nWK Kellogg Co Recruitment\n THE FINER PRINT\nThe ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position. \n\nWK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. 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