Plant Engineer

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 recognized as a strategic growth site in the Snacks division of Mars. The plant continues to transform into more automation, Smart Factory and manufacturing excellence. In more ways than before, we believe that we can drive positive change for the future, for each other, our company and our communities. Come join us as you collaborate with many diverse people and perspectives and be a part of the united values and winning culture at Kellanova!

A Taste of What You'll Be Doing

• Capital Project Management – You ' ll 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 be partnering 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 be establishing and ensuring achievement of all function-specific Key Performance Indicators and Mars Work Systems continuous improvement efforts.
• Budget Management – You will be committed to having an owner's mindset in this role, and financial success plays a big part. You will be managing, preparing, and justifying expenses and capital budgets for the Engineering & Facilities department.

Your Recipe for Success

• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Strong influencing skills to work across all levels of the organizations.
• 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

Compensation

The annual salary range is $90,720 - $136,080, which is based on various factors such as 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, 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 KellanovaTotalHealth.com 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, MorningStar 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.

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.