Senior Manager, Plant Operations

As the Senior Manager, Plant Operations in the Omaha, NE Plant, you’ll help lead one of Kellogg Company’s state-of-the art manufacturing facilities. If you have a proven track record of developing winning teams, are detail oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities, we invite you to join us! Your pride in leadership and continuous improvement will make you a great fit for our company and is key ingredient to your success.

Relocation is being offered.

Hey, wheat’s up? Do you love food that is both nutritious and delicious? Our Omaha plant has been cooking up Pops and Mini-Wheats cereal using ingredients from field to bowl for over 70 years. Want to see what we’re made of? Come be a part of a team that shares a can-do attitude and willingness to get the job done! Our team has focused on longevity by providing growth opportunities and educating employees on best practices in the Safety and Food Quality space.

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete,
this role will support WK Kellogg Co., a leading food company in the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean with a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands. Learn more about our bold next steps at

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Leading By Example – Serve as a member of the plant management leadership team, holding the Plant Operations department accountable for adherence to plant direction. You’ll show your commitment to positive results as you establish and ensure achievement of all unit Key Performance Indicators. As a meticulous manager and high achiever, you’ll ensure adherence to and continuous improvement for all area MCRS elements.
• Engaging in Business Planning – Participate in the business planning and budgeting process by developing short and long-term cost containment and reduction strategies. You’ll oversee the execution of projects within your assigned area by monitoring project plans and status to ensure successful completion. We’ll look to you to ensure raw materials are converted into finished goods for your assigned areas and shifts.
• Focusing on Continuous Improvement – Deploy and sustain lean training to help staff meet the demands and challenges of our thriving business. With your help, the plant will comply with all employee safety, food safety and sanitation policies and regulations. As you manage and develop a team, you’ll demonstrate your dedication to making our company and its people even more effective.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Demonstrated operations and managerial experience in a manufacturing setting
• Your expertise of applying lean principles and engaging others will set us up for success
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
• Strong problem solving, negotiating and decision-making skills with the proven ability to manage complex situations
• Proficiency with computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Working cross-functionally is a big part of this role! Your collaborative work style will prove essential.
• High school diploma or GED

WHAT’S NEXT

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

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This role supports the Cereal part of the Kellogg business, which is on a transformation journey to become a standalone company by the end of 2023. This is an Omaha, NE based opportunity.

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as Morning Star Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and Better Days commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us…