Operations Supervisor jobs in Kansas City, KS

What is 1”x1” and first produced in 1921? Cheez-It, the #1 cracker! Be part of something great by joining our Kansas City facility, where we produce over 137 million pounds of Cheez-Its a year. We have a high level of pride, as we’ve been producing great food since 1883!

As a Production Supervisor in one of our state-of-the-art facilities, you will collaborate with many diverse people and perspectives while overseeing the daily activity and development of our production lines. You’ll work to identify opportunities to produce great food more efficiently at a low cost – it’s about an owner’s mindset. We will lean on you to provide leadership and ensure we’re exceeding our standards for safety, food safety, quality, people development, service, and cost. And with your can-do, go-getter, team-player work ethic, we’re positive you’ll fit right in.

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com.

HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

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  Production Line Support - You’ll be leading all activities on your assigned shift working towards production goals, material changes, and schedules.
• Continuous Improvement – You’ll take part of continuous improvement efforts from identification/ideation to execution. We couldn’t do it without your owner’s mindset and all the acronyms and tools that come with continuous improvement – 5S, RCA and LEAN
• Impact Results - Identifying opportunities to reduce cost and/or waste, increase efficiency and eliminate people/food safety risks through applying Kellogg Work Systems (KWS/TPM) principles.
• Collaborate to Win - Maintain a culture of inclusion and continuity with all departments, Working collaboratively with them to achieve goals and fulfill ongoing production needs.
• 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 two of them. Have a safety-first attitude is an ingredient for success.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

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  High School Diploma or GED with substantial related proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of managing safety and/or quality programs & processes
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing requests while maintaining a culture of accountability and execution - with a focus on results.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include communication, team building and leadership development.

WHAT’S NEXT

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ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

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.

Kellogg Company 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.

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 the future of food,

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