Continuous Improvement Manager

Are you ready to lead transformational change and drive operational excellence? As our Continuous Improvement Manager at our Wyoming, MI plant, you’ll be at the forefront of enhancing productivity and reducing costs through the Kellanova Work System (KWS). This is an on-site role where you’ll build capability across teams using proven methodologies and tools that impact safety, quality, and performance.

 

You’ll join a dynamic and diverse team that’s passionate about creating crave-worthy snacks like Special K, Kashi and Rice Krispie Treats. Our plant is a hub of innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to make a direct impact on our processes and culture.

 

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead KWS Implementation – Champion the Phase Progression Campaign and coach KWS Center of Excellence (COE) leaders and members to drive continuous improvement across the plant.
• Drive Strategic Cost Savings – Lead cost ideation and diagnostics, execute high-value projects (SMED, ZLA, 6W2H, Why-Why), and support standard work efforts and budgeting.
• Champion Safety and Compliance – Act as a technical resource and advocate for safety, ensuring alignment with corporate KWS standards and regional directors.
• Optimize Operational Efficiency – Identify and eliminate sources of loss, improve OEE, and benchmark best practices across the organization.
• Empower Teams – Coordinate training, coach leadership and management skills, and foster a team-based approach to problem-solving.

 

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical/business field
• Experience in Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM) and/or Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, or HPO
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

 

Compensation

 

The annual salary range is $115,400 - $151,410, 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

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 10th, 2025. 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. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

 

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

 

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.

 

Get to Know Us

 

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

 

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best perf