Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire great days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

As a Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you'll serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, driving technical excellence, capital execution, and long-term asset performance across the Memphis facility. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operational impact, overseeing engineering and asset care to ensure reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You'll lead a team, influence plant strategy, and play a critical role in delivering safe, high-performing operations.

Here's What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and direct engineering and asset care strategies to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Drive continuous technical improvement across facilities, equipment, utilities, wastewater systems, and production control systems.
• Oversee capital and construction projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, and timelines.
• Partner with Corporate Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external service providers to deliver project and operational success.
• Deploy and align global engineering strategies with plant performance goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish, track, and drive performance against key engineering and reliability KPIs.
• Manage and develop a team of direct reports, providing coaching, direction, and performance leadership.
• Lead asset care and reliability programs to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and extend asset life.
• Own and manage departmental budgets, including capital planning, expense forecasting, and financial justification of projects.
• Support and drive Kellogg Integrated Work Systems (KIWS) initiatives to strengthen operational performance and culture.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Technical, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive managerial and technical experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Proven experience leading capital projects, including planning, execution, and budget management.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience with project management, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of utilities operations, facility systems, and maintenance practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Preferred:

• Experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience leading asset care and reliability excellence programs.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement frameworks such as KIWS or similar systems.

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing plant floor environment.
• Regular interaction with production equipment, engineering systems, and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to plant conditions including noise, temperature variations, and required PPE while on the floor.
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong decision-making, prioritization, and leadership.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, with flexibility to support operational needs, including occasional work outside of traditional hours.
• Travel up to 10%

Salary Range: $146,560 183,200

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset our people. That's why we're committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

About WK Kellogg Co

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder's passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi, Special K, Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats, and Bear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve.

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

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email talentassist@wkkellogg.com.

Let's create great days, WK Kellogg Co Recruitment

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.

WK Kellogg Co 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. This position uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applications. This job posting is for a current vacancy.