Senior-Level Plant Director

Senior-Level Plant Director

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan

Iconic Plant Transformation at WK Kellogg Co

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days.

We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources.

Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come.

We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join our team.

The most compelling leadership opportunities aren’t always about stepping into something already built. Sometimes they’re about helping shape what comes next.

WK Kellogg Co is in the midst of meaningful supply chain modernization, creating an opportunity for an accomplished manufacturing leader to lead transformation, build capability, strengthen culture, and translate investment into sustainable operational performance. This is more than an opportunity to run a plant. It is an opportunity to lead a complex manufacturing operation at an important point in its evolution and make a visible impact on our people, our performance and some of the most iconic brands in the food industry.

You won’t simply inherit an operation. You’ll have the opportunity to help build what comes next.

What You’ll Lead

Plant Transformation & Operational Excellence

• Lead a large-scale, 24/7 manufacturing operation with accountability for safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Lead major transformation, modernization, and capital initiatives from strategy through execution and sustainable performance.
• Drive operational excellence through disciplined performance management, data-driven decision-making, and proven continuous improvement systems, including IWS, Lean, TPM and Six Sigma.
• Build the organizational and technical capabilities needed to sustain performance and continuous improvement.

People, Culture & Labor Leadership

• Build, develop and retain a strong leadership team capable of leading through change.
• Create a culture of engagement, accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Foster productive labor-management partnerships and work effectively with union leadership.

Business, Financial & Quality Leadership

• Own plant financial performance and P&L results, driving productivity, cost optimization, and sound business decisions.
• Champion safety, food safety and quality, with accountability for regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and risk management.
• Translate business priorities into clear plant objectives, performance expectations, and measurable results.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including leadership of large-scale operations with 300+ employees.
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility and strong business and financial acumen.
• Leadership experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading significant operational transformation, modernization, and/or major capital investment initiatives.
• Strong track record of building leadership capability and high-performing teams.
• Food manufacturing experience with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Experience with IWS, Lean, TPM, Six Sigma or comparable manufacturing systems.

Highly valued experience includes: leadership within a large Consumer Packaged Goods organization; cereal, food, or beverage manufacturing; major equipment installation/start-up; and environmental monitoring or microbiological food safety programs.

Why WK? Why Now?

Iconic brands. Meaningful transformation. Visible impact.

This is an opportunity for a leader energized by change, accountability, and the challenge of building something better.

Bring your experience, leadership, and ambition to help shape the next chapter of manufacturing at WK Kellogg Co .

Salary Range: $216,160 - $270,200 

Salary pay ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and local market conditions.

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially.

Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position: 

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility 

• Health, dental and vision insurance 

• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution 

• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)

• 11 Paid Holidays 

• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD 

• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees 

• Employee recognition program 

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions 

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family, but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making. 

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO  

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit .  

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email View email address on us.fitly.work 

THE FINER PRINT  

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position. 

WK Kellogg Co 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 US applicants:  

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link . 

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment