Senior Operations Supervisor

Kellanova is seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, food production environment. You will oversee frontline teams to deliver on safety, quality, service, and productivity goals while fostering Kellanova's inclusive, performance-driven culture. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, optimizing workflows, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma principles. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, and supply chain, ensure regulatory and food safety compliance, reduce waste and costs, and coach team members for growth and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across shifts to meet safety, quality, and production targets
• Optimize production schedules, resource allocation, and workflows to drive efficiency and minimize downtime
• Monitor KPIs, analyze performance data, and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Ensure compliance with safety, food quality, and regulatory standards while promoting a strong safety culture
• Supervise, coach, and develop frontline teams, including performance management and training
• Collaborate with maintenance, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve reliability
• Support implementation of new processes, technologies, and productivity initiatives aligned with Kellanova strategy
• Drive cost control, waste reduction, and yield improvement within assigned production area
• Champion Kellanova's inclusive, performance-oriented culture and support employee engagement
• Prepare and present operational reports and recommendations to plant and operations leadership

Required Skills

• Manufacturing operations management
• Production planning and scheduling
• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma/process improvement
• Food safety and quality standards (HACCP, GMP)
• Data analysis and KPI management
• People leadership and team development
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
• ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP)
• Safety and regulatory compliance