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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\nGreat products start with great people and great processes. As an Operations Supervisor, you'll lead a team responsible for safely producing the products our consumers know and love while driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement across the processing operation. This role combines people leadership, problem-solving, and operational ownership, giving you the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance every day. Working closely with production, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership teams, you'll help create an environment where employees can succeed, equipment runs efficiently, and products consistently meet the highest standards.\nHERE’S WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING\nLead, coach, and develop production employees within the processing operation to support a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment.\nDirect daily production activities to ensure schedules, performance targets, and operational objectives are achieved.\nDrive accountability for food safety, employee safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to standard operating procedures.\nPartner with maintenance, quality, and plant leadership teams to identify and resolve operational challenges that impact production performance.\nUtilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to identify issues, remove barriers, and improve operational results.\nPromote and support continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and employee engagement.\nMonitor key performance indicators and take appropriate action to drive performance against established goals.\nSupport employee development through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning activities.\nEnsure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, sanitation requirements, allergen controls, and company policies.\nMaintain effective communication across shifts and functional teams to ensure smooth plant operations and alignment on priorities.\nSupport changeovers, process improvements, and operational projects within the assigned processing area.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired:\nHigh School diploma or GED.\n3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.\nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nAbility to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.\nAbility to effectively function within a union environment while fostering positive employee relations.\n\nPreferred:\nExperience within food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or other highly automated manufacturing environments.\nProcessing and manufacturing operations experience.\nExperience with SAP/DLX.\nExperience with continuous improvement methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, or operational excellence programs.\nExperience utilizing manufacturing performance systems, process monitoring tools, or production reporting systems.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe production environment operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. \nThis role requires strong leadership, urgency, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, employee engagement, and operational performance are critical.\n\nWORK SCHEDULE\nThis position is scheduled for 45 hours per week, working 9-hour shifts.\nThis role primarily aligned to the 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Sunday night through Friday morning).\nCandidates must also be available to work rotating weekend shifts and provide additional support as needed to ensure continuity of plant operations.\nCandidates must be willing to support varying hours, weekends, holidays, and additional coverage needs based on business demands and staffing requirements.\nTravel is expected to be less than 10%.\n\nSalary Range: $75,680 - 94,600\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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