Maintenance Planner

Join us at Kellanova as a Maintenance Reliability Planner Supervisor at our Grand Rapids, MI facility, where you’ll play a key role in keeping our high‑speed production operations running at their best. In this on‑site role, you’ll work a day‑shift schedule with flexibility while supporting the maintenance team that keeps our plant safe, efficient, and performing at peak reliability.

You’ll be part of a hardworking and collaborative maintenance organization that supports 24‑hour operations. If you're energized by technical problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and leading others, this role offers the opportunity to influence equipment reliability, strengthen maintenance processes, and contribute to plant‑wide performance.

What makes this role exciting? You’ll lead the breakdown elimination process, own maintenance planning cycles, partner across operations, and help shape long‑term reliability strategies—giving you a platform to grow your leadership, deepen your technical expertise, and contribute to initiatives across the Grand Rapids facility.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintenance Planning and Execution – Lead day‑to‑day and long‑range maintenance planning for a 24‑hour operation, including weekly, monthly, and annual work plans that improve equipment reliability.
• Performance and Predictive Maintenance - Manage the Breakdown Elimination (BDE) process, monitor equipment stops, and oversee predictive maintenance activities to elevate plant performance.
• Safety Leadership - Promote and enforce safety standards within the maintenance team to ensure a safe and compliant operation.
• Budget and System Management - Utilize the plant’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and maintain alignment with the maintenance budget.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma or GED
• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude on high-speed manufacturing equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong presentation skills
• Experience with SAP or similar CMMS software
• Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with employees at all levels

Compensation

The annual salary range is $84,800 - $111,300, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

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.

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Get to Know Us

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. You can learn more , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

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