Plant Engineer

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Plant Engineer

In the role of Plant Engineer, you will be a vital part of the Engineering team for our Cary NC Plant. This role works closely with and reports to the Engineering & Facilities Manager. You’ll provide technical expertise and management around capital projects, facility maintenance, construction projects, and much more. By driving our improvement culture with our Mars Work Systems model, you contribute to our growth and success.

The Cary Bakery is a strategic growth site in the Snacks division of Mars. The plant is transforming into more automation, Smart Factory, and manufacturing excellence.

• Capital Project Management – You will be a key ingredient to our success! You will be leading and directing continuous technical improvement of the facility, equipment and production systems. You will be ensuring effective execution of projects by meeting program objectives, project budgets and schedules. Collaboration is important with corporate engineering, contracted service partners, Plant Operations teams, and Quality teams.
• Strategy & Scorecards – You will partner with Plant engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Global Engineering to deploy corporate technical business strategies that align them with plant strategies and performance goals. You will establish and ensure achievement of all function‑specific Key Performance Indicators and Mars Work Systems continuous improvement efforts.
• Budget Management – You will have an owner’s mindset; financial success plays a big part. You will manage, prepare, and justify expenses and capital budgets for the Engineering & Facilities department.

• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Strong influencing skills to work across all levels of the organization; comprehensive managerial and technical background in a plant environment.
• Project management, communication, budgeting, and excellent human relations skills.
• Management experience in a technical capacity.
• High School diploma/GED and ten (10) years of relevant experience.

The annual salary range is $90,720 - $136,080, based on location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short‑term disability coverage, long‑term disability insurance, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life and accident, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions. Part‑time employees may have access to benefits on a pro‑rated basis. For more information, visit our benefits site.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, seats for everyone, and embraces diverse talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.