Reliability & Maintenance Manager

Step into a role where your expertise drives measurable results and sets the benchmark for operational excellence. As the Reliability & Maintenance Manager at our Grand Rapids Plant, you’ll lead the strategy for maintenance planning and reliability—maximizing uptime, efficiency, and asset performance across one of our most critical sites. Your leadership will shape plant-wide decisions, optimize costs, and elevate safety standards, making your impact both visible and lasting.

We’re offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to the team. Combine that with the opportunity to implement advanced technologies, champion predictive maintenance, and lead initiatives that define the future of reliability, and you’ll see why this role stands out. Join a collaborative leadership team and make a measurable difference from day one.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

Drive Reliability Strategy – Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and manage the maintenance parts budget effectively.

Plan & Execute Maintenance – Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs using root cause analysis and advanced CMMS tools.

Champion Safety Excellence – Strengthen site-wide safety programs and set consistent benchmarks for compliance and protection.

Develop High-Performing Teams – Manage supervisors, skilled trades, and support staff while driving training and capability building.

Leverage Technology – Utilize modern tools for reporting and analysis; experience with 3D printing is a plus.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in plant maintenance or reliability leadership
• Expertise in CMMS systems and maintenance budgeting
• Proven success implementing TPM, RCM, FMEA, and predictive / preventive maintenance strategies
• Experience managing large teams of salaried and hourly employees
• Strong track record in developing and sustaining safety programs

Compensation

The annual salary range is $109,280 - $143,430, 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 January 5th, 2026.  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 performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , 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 here .