Autonomous Reliability Coordinator

Autonomous Reliability Coordinator

Are you passionate about improving equipment reliability, solving problems, and helping teams achieve better performance? As an Autonomous Reliability Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting and advancing our Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program by working closely with operators, maintenance teams, and plant leadership to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and strengthen operational excellence throughout the bakery. This is an onsite, hourly union position based at our Rome, GA bakery, working Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with flexibility based on business needs.

The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $28.96. In this role, you'll use your manufacturing knowledge and continuous improvement mindset to build operator capability, improve equipment ownership, and help drive sustainable results in a 24/7 production environment.

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Support Autonomous Maintenance Activities – Lead and support Autonomous Maintenance initiatives by training operators on equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, basic equipment care, and early identification of abnormalities.
• Coach & Develop Operators – Create and maintain training materials, develop standard work, and provide hands-on coaching that helps operators build confidence and capability in maintaining equipment performance.
• Improve Equipment Reliability – Monitor key performance metrics, identify opportunities to reduce equipment losses, and partner with production and maintenance teams to improve uptime and equipment effectiveness.
• Solve Problems & Drive Continuous Improvement – Utilize Lean principles and structured problem-solving tools to identify root causes, reduce recurring issues, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Track Results & Build Standardization – Maintain documentation, reporting tools, and performance tracking systems that support Autonomous Maintenance activities and continuous improvement efforts.

We're Looking for Someone With

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, adjusting, or supporting equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement, TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience using problem-solving tools such as 5 Why analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, or root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, including lockout/tagout and OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to understand equipment operation, equipment performance measures, and manufacturing processes.

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. Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email

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.