Operations Supervisor

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Date:
Jan 14, 2026

Category:
Supply Chain and Operations

Country/Region: US

State: KY

Workplace:
Onsite

As an Operations Supervisor, you will maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment. You’ll use your humility and hunger to successfully oversee the day-to-day activities of the plant. Being flexible will help you drive results, as we are always shaking and moving. This role will oversee our night shift at the Pikeville, KY Pop‑Tart facility.

As part of our operations leadership team, you play a crucial role in overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations. Your decisions directly impact production efficiency, quality, and safety. You’ll navigate change, build trust, and secure buy‑in. You are not only managing processes, but you will also manage people, production, quality and performance.

• Production Line Support – you’ll be leading all activities on your assigned shift working towards production goals, material changes, and schedules.
• Continuous Improvement – we couldn’t do it without your owner’s mindset, and all of the acronyms that come with continuous improvement, 5S, RCA, and LEAN.
• Direction and Servant Leadership – lead and demonstrate your people skills as you provide direction and support to your team of operators.
• Safety First – our values are important to us; our People Safety and Food Safety are 2 of them. Having a “safety first” attitude is an ingredient for success.

• Demonstrate knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes
• High School Diploma or GED with substantial related proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution
• Ability to work an off shift

The annual salary range is $120,900-$158,655, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States.

Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

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

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Morning Star Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Kellanova 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. 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.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.

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